M 16 (also called the Eagle Nebula) is a bright emission nebula with a young open cluster in the constellation Serpens. It is best known for the "Pillars of Creation", a dark silhouette and star forming region in its center. Its believed that the dark pockets (called Bok globules) are protostars.

ASA RC 400 f/8
ASA DDM 100
LRGB 300 155 150 155 min.