M16 - The Eagle Nebula, Mike Markiw

M16 - The Eagle Nebula

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The Eagle Nebula (cataloged as Messier 16 or M16, and as NGC 6611, and also known as the Star Queen Nebula) is a young open cluster of stars in the constellation Serpens, discovered by Jean-Philippe de Cheseaux in 1745-46. Its name derives from its shape that is thought to resemble an eagle. It contains several active star-forming gas and dust regions, including the famous "Pillars of Creation", photographed by the Hubble Space Telescope.



The Eagle Nebula is approximately 7000 light years away.

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M16 - The Eagle Nebula, Mike Markiw