Rory Glasgow Messier Objects, Nebulae, Open Clusters

Messier 16 – The Eagle Nebula

Messier 16 is a combination open cluster and emission nebula located in the constellation Serpens. It is home to the Pillars of Creation, made famous by the Hubble Space Telescope.

Messier 16 - The Eagle Nebula
Messier 16 – The Eagle Nebula. 972 x 15s @ 60 gain, Duo Band filter on the Dwarf 3, processed in Siril and Photoshop. (July 25-26, 2025)
Messier 16 - The Pillars of Creation
The Pillars of Creation

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Messier 16 – The Eagle Nebula