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NGC 6611- M16 Eagle Nebula
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Within the Eagle Nebula (IC 4703), a billowing cloud of interstellar gas and dust has entered an active phase of star formation. Open star cluster M16 (NGC 6611) is emerging in the upper right corner of this great gaseous and dusty cloud. Ultraviolet radiation from these young and massive hot stars excite the hydrogen gas in the surrounding Eagle Nebula to shine by red emission light. The nebula continues to form new stars near the dark central area of condensation, which Hubble photographers have called "The Pillars of Creation". The Eagle Nebula and M16 reside at 7,000 light-years distance from Earth. IMAGE DETAILS:
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Comparison below from previous imaging session in 2010
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