NGC 6611

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NGC 6611[1][2], which is also called M 16 or Eagle Nebula, is a cluster associated with nebula located in the constellation Serpens.

NGC 6611
Observation data: 2000.0 epoch
Constellation Serpens
Right ascension 18h18.8m
Declination -13o47'
Type Cluster associated with nebula
Apparent dimensions 35.0
Apparent magnitude 6.0
Other designations Eagle Nebula, M 16

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Location

Scientific research

References

  1. Hirshfeld, Alan, and Roger W. Sinnott, eds., Sky Catalogue 2000.0, Vol.2, Cambridge, Massachusetts: Sky Publishing Corp. and Cambridge University Press, 1985. (3098,238)
  2. NGC 2000.0, The Complete New General Catalogue and Index Catalogue of Nebulae and Star Clusters by J.L.E. Dreyer Sinnott, R.W. (edited by) <Sky Publishing Corporation and Cambridge University Press (1988)>