![The famous Pillars of Creation revealed by the Hubble Space Telescope in high definition. Multiple pillars of brown gas and dust with potential stars in protruding fingertips, with a background of green and blue gas.](https://science.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/hubble_birthofstars_0-jpg.webp?w=4096&format=png)
M16 – Hubble Goes High Def to Revisit the Iconic ‘Pillars of Creation’
The famous Pillars of Creation, revealing a sharper and wider view of the structures in this visible-light image. Astronomers combined several Hubble exposures to assemble the wider view. The towering pillars are about 5 light-years tall. The dark, finger-like feature at bottom right may be a smaller version of the giant pillars.
Credits: NASA, ESA and the Hubble Heritage Team (STScI/AURA)
Image CreditNASA, ESA and the Hubble Heritage Team (STScI/AURA)
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