A young open star cluster in the constellation Serpens.
Associated with an emission nebula (H II region), which is known as IC 4703.
Distance 5200 light years.
Physical size of IC 4703 70x55 light years.
Physical size of M 16 15 light years.
Total apparent size about 80'x50'.
I will definitely collect more material this summer!
Unfortunately, I'm leaving for Moscow tomorrow((
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