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Messier 16

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M 16 (NGC 6611). Starforming Nebula with Open Cluster in Serpens Cauda. Eagle Nebula, Star Queen Nebula.
RA=18 18.8, Dec=-13 47, m_v=6.4 mag, dim=7.0 arc min, dist=5.7 kly. Field: 60 arc min

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