This region in the constellation Serpens feature two emission nebulae. These prominent features are the Eagle nebula with the catalogue designation Messier 16 and the Omega nebula with the catalogue designation Messier 17. This region can be seen from the northern hemisphere low on the horizon during Summer. The nebulae are both about 5'500 light years away from the solar system. 

The Eagle nebula contains the famous "Pillars of Creation" imaged by the Hubble Space Telescope.

The Omega nebula is one of the brightest and most massive star forming regions.