A stunning image! The Pillars of Creation is a famous astrophysical feature located in the Eagle Nebula (M16), about 6,500 light-years away from Earth. This iconic structure is made up of interstellar gas and dust, which are being shaped by strong radiation and powerful winds from nearby stars.
The NASA Hubble Space Telescope captured this breathtaking image in 1995, showcasing three towering pillars of gas and dust that are illuminated by the intense radiation of nearby stars. The pillars are about 10 light-years long, and they're surrounded by a vast cloud of molecular hydrogen gas and other gases.
This region is a nursery for new star formation, as the densest parts of the pillar can collapse under their own gravity to form stars. The Pillars of Creation are an awe-inspiring reminder of the dynamic processes that shape our universe.
Thanks for sharing this incredible image!
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