M16

M16

Object #21

Object type open cluster

Other Names NGC 6611, Eagle Nebula

Data

Magnitude:4.2 Right ascension:18:18:48.00 Declination:-13:48:24.00 Constellation:Serpens Season:summer

Visibility

Binocular Telescope

This nice open cluster shows up as a fuzzy blob in binoculars and resolves into individual stars in a telescope. The nebulocity which forms the Eagle Nebula was not visible in binoculars or telescope.

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Observations

Observer: Jason Nishiyama	Location:Calgary	Date of observation:13 July 2008	Observations made:NBT
	Visibility: BT	Binocular type:10x50	Telescope type:MAK127