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The Eagle’s Cave

Fernando Oliveira de Menezes, taken from Munhoz, Brazil

The Eagle Nebula (M16) is one of the most famous deep-sky objects and home to the iconic Pillars of Creation. This starless SHO rendition, taken over 58 hours with a 6-inch scope, emphasizes the dark nebulae that surround it.