Eagle Nebula (IC 4703)

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Nov 2000

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"Encyclopedia of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Edited by Paul Murdin, article 5299. Bristol: Institute of Physics Publishing, 2001

Astronomy and Astrophysics

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Interstellar Medium, Interstellar Medium Objects

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An emission nebula in the constellation Serpens, position RA 18 h 18.8 m, dec. -13° 47'. It measures about 30' across and surrounds the open cluster M16 (NGC 6611); it is often mistakenly given the cluster's designation. Its shape is vaguely reminiscent of an eagle in flight, though some dark nebulosity near its center bears a closer resemblance to an eagle. The nebula is the site of star formati...

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