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1995 Hubble WFPC2 Image of M16

CreditsCredit: NASA, ESA, STScI, and J. Hester and P. Scowen (Arizona State University)

Date
Jan 1, 2015
Mission
Hubble Space Telescope
Archive ID
hubblesite-images-2015-01-3473-image
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Credits

Credit: NASA, ESA, STScI, and J. Hester and P. Scowen (Arizona State University)

Image Details

About The Object
Object NameM16, Eagle Nebula, NGC 6611
Object DescriptionEmission Nebula
R.A. Position18h 18m 48.17s
Dec. Position-13° 48' 26.03"
ConstellationSerpens
Distance6,500 light-years (2,000 parsecs)
About The Data
InstrumentHST>WFPC2
Exposure DatesApril 1, 1995

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