Description
Eagle Nebula
The Eagle Nebula is a young open cluster of stars in the constellation Serpens, discovered by Jean-Philippe de Cheseaux in 1745–46. Wikipedia
Distance: 5,700±400 ly (1,740±130 pc)
Constellation: Serpens
Absolute magnitude (V): -8.21
Apparent dimensions (V): 70 x 50 arcmins
Radius: 70×55 (cluster 15) ly
Coordinates: RA 18h 18m 48s | Dec -13° 49′ 0″
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