Pillars of Creation in Infrared
Observing in infrared light, Hubble pierced through the obscuring gas and dust of M16’s Pillars of Creation. This ethereal image reveals the young stars that are being formed within the pillars. It also uncovers a myriad of background stars that were hidden at visible wavelengths.
Image Credit: NASA, ESA, and the Hubble Heritage Team
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Image CreditNASA, ESA, and the Hubble Heritage Team
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