Serpens

M16, Eagle Nebula in Serpens

Target Type R. A. Dec. Constellation Magnitude Size M16 (NGC 6611) Bright Nebula 18h 18m 48s -13° 49′ 00″ Serpens +6.4 35×28 arcmins Overview Messier saw this nebula in 1764, and was the first to see its nebulosity. The first person to observe the region itself was Philippe Loys de Chéseaux in 1745 or 1746. […]

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M5, Globular Cluster in Serpens

Target Type R.A. Dec. Constellation Magnitude Size M5 (NGC 5904) Globular Cluster 15h 18m 33s +02° 04′ 52″ Serpens 5.65 23 arcmin Overview This stunning, bright cluster is just about visible to the naked eye under perfect dark sky conditions. It was easier to see before the days of rampant light pollution and was discovered

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