M16

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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
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