M16
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Latest revision as of 17:26, 16 January 2009
| M16 |
| Object #21 |
| Object type |
| Other Names NGC 6611, Eagle Nebula |
| Data |
| Magnitude:4.2 Right ascension:18:18:48.00 |
| Visibility |
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Binocular |
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.
[edit] Locate M16
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[edit] Observations
| Observer: Jason Nishiyama | Location:Calgary | Date of observation:13 July 2008 | Observations made:NBT |
| Visibility: BT | Binocular type:10x50 | Telescope type:MAK127 |
