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Eagle Nebula

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About the Object
- ConstellationConstellationOne of 88 recognized regions of the celestial sphere in which the object appears.Serpens
- DistanceDistanceThe physical distance from Earth to the astronomical object. Distances within our solar system are usually measured in Astronomical Units (AU). Distances between stars are usually measured in light-years. Interstellar distances can also be measured in parsecs.6,500 light-years (2,000 parsecs)
About the Data
- InstrumentInstrumentThe science instrument used to produce the data.HST>WFPC2
- Exposure DatesExposure DatesThe date(s) that the telescope made its observations and the total exposure time.April 1, 1995
- Object NameObject NameA name or catalog number that astronomers use to identify an astronomical object.Eagle Nebula, M16
- Object DescriptionObject DescriptionThe type of astronomical object.Emission Nebula
- Release DateNovember 20, 2003
- Science ReleaseVote for your Favorite Hubble Wide Field/Planetary Camera 2 Picture
- CreditsNASA, Jeff Hester, and Paul Scowen (Arizona State University)
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Last Updated
Mar 14, 2025
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Claire Andreoli
NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center
Greenbelt, Maryland
claire.andreoli@nasa.gov