M16: The Eagle Nebula

M16, commonly known as the Eagle Nebula, is an emission region of molecular hydrogen gas being illuminated by a young cluster of stars about 7000 lightyears away from us. The large pillar in the image is about 9 lightyears in length. This nebula is where the famous Pillars of Creation images come from.

This image was taken as part of Advanced Observing Program (AOP) program at Kitt Peak Visitor Center during 2014.

Créditos:

KPNO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/Bill Lofquist/Adam Block

About the Image

Id:noao-m16lofquist
Tipo:Observation
Release date:7 de Junio de 2014 a las 08:49
Size:2151 x 1416 px

Sobre el Objeto

Nombre:M16
Constellation:Serpens Cauda
Categoría:Nebulae

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Coordenadas

ObjectValue
Posición (AR):18 18 50.38
Posición (Dec):-13° 49' 38.80"
Campo visual:12.15 x 8.05 arcminutes
Orientación:North is 0.7° right of vertical


Colores y Filtros

BandaLongitud de OndaTelescopio
Optical
B
438 nmVisitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope
Other CCD
Optical
G
475 nmVisitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope
Other CCD
Optical
R
625 nmVisitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope
Other CCD
Optical
Broad Band
555 nmVisitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope
Other CCD