Messier Catalog » M16 — NGC 6611 Eagle Nebula Cluster

M16: The Eagle Nebula
M16 is called the Eagle Nebula due to its overall shape, but it's the smoky columns that span lightyears in height that make it famous. The columns are called the Pillars of Creation.
RA
18h 18.8m
Dec
-13°47
Magnitude
6.4 ⚪⚪⚪⚪⚪⚪⚫⚫⚫⚫
Size
7
Distance
7,000 light years
Season
☀ Summer
Difficulty
🟢 Easy