Eagle Notes: The Eagle Nebula in Serpens and the open star cluster M16 are about 7,000 light years away. Taken with the f6.3 reducer. Telescope: C11 Mount: MI-250 Camera: SBIG ST-10XME Filters: None Dates: July 24, 2005 Exposure: 72x35secs for 42 minutes total at -12C » Lagoon M8