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Nebula Serpens

Eagle Nebula

M 16 · NGC 6611 · Sh2-49

Eagle Nebula (M 16)
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The object

Type
Nebula
Constellation
Serpens
Right ascension
18h 18m 48s
Declination
−13° 48′ 26″
Distance
7,000 light-years
Apparent size
2° × 25′

This image

Captured
July 2026
Telescope
Seestar S30 Pro
Location
Reading, England