... Credit: B. Wallis and R. Provin Explanation: What unusual eggs have been laid by this majestic swan ? The star forming region above, known as Swan Nebula , is the home of hot red-glowing gas, dark lanes of dust, bright young stars and -- what are those? ... The distinctive shape causes this region to have several other names, including the Omega Nebula, the Horseshoe Nebula, and the Lobster Nebula. ... August . ... Publications with keywords: M17 . ... M17: Omega Nebula Star Factory . ...