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.
- Name:
- Eagle Nebula
- Alt Name:
- Star Queen Nebula
- Type:
- emission nebula
- Magnitude:
- 6
- Size:
- 7"
- Constellation:
- Serpens
- Messier #:
- M16
* One can see up to magnitude 7-8 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.