Catalogue and alternative designations M16, NGC 6611, Eagle Nebula
Type Emission Nebula 
Position 18 18.8 - 13 47
Constellation Serpens 
Camera and Telescope ST10-XME and C14
Focal Ratio F5.8 using Optec Focal Reducer
Exposure Details ST10-XME RGB  Schuler narrowband filters

S II=6x10 min, H alpha=5x10 min, O III=8x10 min

Description This is one of the most famous emission nebulae in the sky and has been much studied.  The field of the HST "Pillars of Creation" shot is just below the centre and part of a more recent Hubble shot is just left of centre at the bottom.