The Eagle Nebula, also known as Messier 16, is located about 6,500 light-years from Earth in the constellation Serpens. It is a well-known stellar nursery with vast swaths of cosmic dust and gas from ...

The eagle’s wings are spread and its talons outstretched. The gobbler is facing the camera, its longbeard and red head visible as it flaps to escape the giant bird. The hen also tries to fly out of ...