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November 2, 1995 12:00 AM (EST)

News Release Number: STScI-1995-44

Embryonic Stars Emerge from Interstellar "Eggs"

Technical facts about this news release:

About the Object

Object Name:	Eagle Nebula, M16
Object Description:	Nebula
Position (J2000):	R.A. 18h 18m 51.06s Dec. -13° 49' 51.11"
Constellation:	Serpens
Distance:	6,500 light-years (2,000 parsecs)

About the Data

Instrument:	WFPC2
Exposure Date(s):	April 1, 1995

About the Image

Image Credit:	NASA, J. Hester and P. Scowen (ASU)
Release Date:	November 9, 1995