About Eagle Nebula Cluster (M16)

Eagle Nebula Cluster offers a subtle but interesting view and appears as a soft glow. It has moderate brightness.

Current visibility

It is currently below the horizon.

It stays above 30° for roughly 8 hours.

Observing conditions matter, fine detail requires darker skies.

Observing tips

This object is better suited for experienced observers.

What to expect

In small telescopes it remains mostly unresolved.

Type

Open Cluster

Constellation

Serpens Claudia

Distance

7000 ly

Size

25.0'

Season

Summer

Difficulty

Easy

Magnitude

6.4