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The Eagle Nebula - Pillars of Creation

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Behold the iconic beauty of the Eagle Nebula (M16), home to the breathtaking Pillars of Creation, immortalized by the Hubble Space Telescope. A stellar nursery where stars are born, this nebula captivates with its intricate structures and vibrant colors.

🔭 Target: Eagle Nebula (Messier 16)
📍 Location: Constellation Serpens, approximately 7,000 light-years away
🌟 Apparent Magnitude: ~6
📐 Apparent Size: ~7 x 6 arcminutes

About the Region:
The Eagle Nebula is a stunning combination of active star formation and sculpted clouds of gas and dust. The towering Pillars of Creation are shaped by intense radiation and stellar winds from nearby massive stars. Within these dark columns, dense pockets of gas collapse to form new stars, a process that has been ongoing for millions of years.

🎨 Processing Notes:
This image highlights the intricate interplay of hydrogen (Hα), oxygen (OIII), and sulfur (SII) emissions, using a narrowband palette to bring out the fine details of the nebula. The color tones emphasize the rich textures and the glowing edges of the famous pillars.

Lights: 23x300" each Filter (HSO)
Instruments: Telescope Planewave CDK24, Camera QHY 600 M, Filters Astrodon
Processed: Pixinsight

Taken on: June 30, 2024

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