The eagle eye nebula is one of the most iconic star nurseries also known as the "Pillars of Creation." Millions of stars are created here every year, each a little solar system. The pillars are massive spanning light years in height. The knowledge of this nebula has evolved since it's discovery in 1995. It was one of the famous finds by the Hubble Deep Space telescope.
Chemical Composition:
- Hydrogen
- Helium
- Oxygen
- Carbon
- Iron
- Nitrogen
Location: Found nearly 7000 light years from Earth on the southwest region of the Serpens constellation.
Spectrum Analysis:
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Stellar Classification: M16
Work Cited:
Spectrum Analysis:
Stellar Classification: M16
Work Cited:
- N.A. (2015). "Pillars of Creation" retrieved on September 29, 2015 from http://www.sun.org/images/pillars-of-creation
- N.A. (2015). "Nebulae" retrieved on September 29, 2015 from http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/imagegallery/image_feature_2153.html
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