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Eagle Nebula
Eagle Nebula
Credit: NASA, ESA, Hubble

Eagle Nebula - emission nebula

Eagle Nebula, also known as the Star Queen Nebula, is a emission nebula located in the constellation Serpens.

Eagle Nebula is magnitude 6 and is 7" in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Eagle Nebula
      1. Alt Name:
      2. Star Queen Nebula
      1. Type:
      2. emission nebula
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 6
      1. Size:
      2. 7"
      1. Messier #:
      2. M16

    * One can see up to magnitude 7-8 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.