Hubble image archive
Hubble Science Image Utilized in "Touch the Universe" – Eagle Nebula
Eagle NebulaImage from PR1995-44, "Embryonic Stars Emerge from Interstellar 'EGGs'" CreditsNASA, ESA, STScI, and J. Hester and P. Scowen (Arizona State University)
- Date
- Jan 1, 2002
- Mission
- Hubble Space Telescope
- Archive ID
- hubblesite-images-2002-28-1265-image
Eagle Nebula
Image from PR1995-44, "Embryonic Stars Emerge from Interstellar 'EGGs'"
Credits
NASA, ESA, STScI, and J. Hester and P. Scowen (Arizona State University)Image Details
| About The Object | |
|---|---|
| Object Name | Eagle Nebula, M16 |
| Object Description | Emission Nebula |
| R.A. Position | 18h 18m 48.17s |
| Dec. Position | -13° 48' 26.03" |
| Constellation | Serpens |
| Distance | 6,500 light-years (2,000 parsecs) |
| About The Data | |
| Instrument | HST>WFPC2 |
| Exposure Dates | April 1, 1995 |
Source
Image and source material are credited to the official mission archive linked below.
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