The star cluster Messier 18 in the constellation of Sagittarius
This chart shows the rich constellation of Sagittarius. Among the many star clusters in this part of the Milky Way lies Messier 18, a bright grouping of stars not far from the Omega Nebula (Messier 17). This picture plots most of the the stars visible on a dark clear night with the naked eye.
Credit:ESO/IAU and Sky & Telescope
About the Image
| Id: | eso1628b |
| Type: | Artwork |
| Release date: | 10 August 2016, 12:00 |
| Related releases: | eso1628 |
| Size: | 3338 x 4294 px |
About the Object
| Name: | Messier 18 |
| Type: | Milky Way : Star : Grouping : Cluster : Open |
| Category: | Illustrations |
