Eagle Nebula
by Mike Hankey, under Nebula
Here’s a photo of the Eagle Nebula I took back in July. The nebula also referred to as the pillars of creation is a about 6500 light years away from Earth and the column of star forming gas and dust in the center is approximately 60 trillion miles high. At least we know there are somethings in the universe bigger than our national debt.
Eagle Nebula - July 2011
Here’s a higher zoom picture of the center area.
Eagle Nebula - July 2011
Primarily visible during the summer months, the Eagle Nebula is one of the most majestic and awe inspiring objects in the night sky.
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