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| Object Info | |
| Objects | M16 - NGC6611 - The Eagle Nebula. The Star Queen Nebula. |
| Type | Emission Nebula |
| Centered at: | RA: 18h 18m Dec: -13°47' |
| Constellation | Serpens Cauda |
| Magnitude | 6.0 |
| Size | 14 Light years |
| Distance | 5,900 Light Years |
| Age | 5.5 Million Years |
| Dimensions | 35 x 28 Arcminutes |
| Image Field | 27'45" x 18'46" |
| Notes |
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| Taken from: |
Tin Shed Observatory
Gold Coast, Queensland Long - Lat = 153:23.54E - 27:56.8S |
| On: | 17th May. Starting at 5.01am |