Eagle Nebula Collection

Pillars of Creation, combined Chandra X-ray Observatory and Hubble Space Telescope image. These towering columns are formed of interstellar hydrogen gas and dust

Gas pillars in the Eagle Nebula. Hubble Space Telescope image showing dark pillars of dense molecular hydrogen and dust in the Eagle Nebula (M16)

Eagle Nebula. Optical image of the Eagle Nebula (M16, NGC 6611). This is an emission nebula, a cloud of gas that glows as the hydrogen gas it contains is ionised by radiation from the hot young stars

M16, The Eagle Nebula in Serpens

Pillars of Creation in the Eagle Nebula
Pillars of Creation are part of the Eagle Nebula and are made of interstellar dust and gases

Eagle Nebula (NGC 6611), optical image C017 / 3719
Eagle Nebula (NGC 6611), optical image. The Eagle Nebula is an emission nebula, a huge cloud of gas and dust that glows as the hydrogen it contains is ionised by radiation from the hot young stars

The brilliant blues of this star making nebula shine throughout the cosmos

Stellar Spire in the Eagle Nebula

Eagle Nebula and Swan Nebula

M16 the Eagle Nebula taken with sulfur II, hydrogen alpha, and ionized oxygen filter

The Milky Way around the Small Sagittarius Star Cloud
A mosaic of the region around the Small Sagittarius Star Cloud and Dark Horse dark nebula complex. The field takes in the Milky Way from the Lagoon Nebula at bottom to the Eagle Nebula at top left

A colorful nebula shines bright with star making in its clouds

The Eagle nebula, an industrious star-making factory located 7, 000 light-years away in the Serpens constellation. The image shows the regions entire network of turbulent clouds

Messier 16, The Eagle Nebula in Serpens

vdB 93 is an emission and reflection nebula in Canis Major

Panorama near the Sagittarius region of our Milky Way galaxy
This large field contains many famous objects including the Eagle Nebula, Swan Nebula, Lobster Nebula, and many others

The Eagle Nebula in the constellation Serpens
M16, the Eagle Nebula in the constellation Serpens

Artwork of Hubble Space Telescope and Eagle Nebula
Hubble Space Telescope. Artwork of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) in Earth orbit, facing the giant gas and dust pillars of the Eagle Nebula (M16)

Eagle nebula (M16)
Eagle nebula. True-colour optical image of the Eagle nebula (M16, NGC 6611) in the constellation Serpens Cauda. This huge cloud of gas and dust, which lies around 6000 light years from Earth

Swan and Eagle nebulae, optical image. These are both emisison nebulae, clouds of gas and dust glowing red as the hydrogen gas is ionised by radiation from hot young stars within them

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The Eagle Nebula, also known as Messier 16 or M16, is a breathtaking celestial wonder located in the constellation of Serpens. One of its most iconic features is the Pillars of Creation, which are massive gas pillars that seem to defy gravity as they stretch out into space. These pillars have captivated astronomers and stargazers alike with their sheer beauty and intricate details. Within the Eagle Nebula, NGC 6611 shines brightly with its stellar nursery where new stars are born. The brilliant blues emanating from this star-making nebula illuminate the vastness of our cosmos, reminding us of the endless possibilities that lie beyond our reach. One particular structure within this cosmic masterpiece is known as the Stellar Spire. Rising like a majestic tower amidst interstellar clouds, it serves as a reminder of nature's ability to create awe-inspiring formations even in the depths of space. Situated at the center of our Milky Way galaxy in Sagittarius and Scorpius constellations, The Eagle Nebula stands as a testament to both its own grandeur and the immensity surrounding it. Its presence reminds us that there is so much more left for humanity to explore and discover among these distant stars. As we gaze upon this ethereal spectacle known as The Eagle Nebula, we can't help but feel humbled by its magnificence. It serves as a constant reminder that there is still so much about our universe waiting to be unraveled - mysteries hidden within gas pillars and secrets concealed within stellar nurseries.