The Eagle Nebula was well-known by Hubble, however it’s also possible to take pleasure in it — and its neighbor the Omega Nebula — with binoculars or a telescope.
The Eagle Nebula (M16, prime) and the Omega nebulae (M17, backside) are two massive star forming areas and well-liked summertime objects. Credit score: Chuck Ayoub
This week, Dave’s breaking down one other pair of deep-sky objects which might be located properly within the night sky proper now: the Eagle Nebula (M16) and the Omega Nebula (M17). Each of those are massive clouds of fuel, condensing all the way down to kind stars. You’ve in all probability seen the Eagle Nebula’s most well-known characteristic — the Pillars of Creation — that are an instance of such star formation. The Eagle may be difficult resulting from its low floor brightness, however the Omega Nebula is simple to see below a darkish sky with a pair of binoculars or your Celestron telescope.
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