Eagle Nebula
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The Eagle Nebula (catalogued as Messier 16 or M16, an as NGC 6611, an kent as the Star Queen Nebula an The Spire an aw) is a young open cluster o starns in the constellation Serpens, discovered bi Jean-Philippe de Chéseaux in 1745–46.
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Quick Facts Emission nebula, Observation data: J2000.0 epoch ...
Emission nebula | |
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H II region | |
Three-colour composite mosaic image o the Eagle Nebula. Credit: ESO | |
Observation data: J2000.0 epoch | |
Richt ascension | 18h 18m 48s[1] |
Declination | −13° 49′[1] |
Distance | 7,000 ly |
Apparent magnitude (V) | +6.0[1] |
Apparent dimensions (V) | 7.0 arcmins |
Constellation | Serpens |
Physical characteristics | |
Radius | 70×55 (cluster 15) ly |
Absolute magnitude (V) | -8.21 |
Notable featurs | 1–2 million year auld |
Designations | Messier 16, NGC 6611,[1] Sharpless 49, RCW 165, Gum 83, Star Queen Nebula |
See also: Leets o nebulae |
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