Celestial hemisphere:  Southern  ·  Constellation: Serpens (Ser)  ·  Contains:  Eagle Nebula  ·  HD168046  ·  HD168075  ·  HD168076  ·  HD168097  ·  HD168137  ·  HD168183  ·  IC 4703  ·  LBN 67  ·  M 16  ·  NGC 6611  ·  Sh2-49  ·  Star Queen  ·  Star Queen nebula
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M16, The Eagle Nebula, Chris Plonski
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M16, The Eagle Nebula

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M16, The Eagle Nebula

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Messier 16, also known as the Eagle Nebula spans 70 light years by 55 light years in size, and is about 7000 light years from Earth and located in the constellation of Serpens. It is home to the famous "Pillars of Creation" which alone span 4 to 5 light years. These pillars are part of an active star forming region within the nebula. The solar winds of these hot, new stars have been slowly eroding and shaping these pillars.

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