The Pillars of Creation from Hubble and Webb

Take in these views from the Hubble and James Webb Space Telescopes, all featuring the spectacular star-forming region known as the Pillars of Creation.

Both telescopes see in different wavelengths of light, so working together, we get a broader view of these pillars: including visible, near-infrared, and mid-infrared observations!

Different aspects of this cosmic vista are highlighted in different lights. Visible and mid-infrared data emphasize the presence and distribution of dust and gas, which helps scientists learn more about star formation. Near-infrared images from Hubble and Webb unveil thousands of stars from the shrouds of gas and dust, because near-infrared light can peer through these opaque regions.

The Pillars of Creation reside within the Eagle Nebula, about 6,500 light-years away.

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Music Credit: "Pillars of Creation" by Lorenzo Castellarin [BMI] via Atmosphere Music Ltd. [PRS] and Universal Production Music

Image Credits: Hubble images credit: NASA, ESA/Hubble and the Hubble Heritage Team

Webb near-infrared image credit: SCIENCE: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI; IMAGE PROCESSING: Joseph DePasquale (STScI), Anton M. Koekemoer (STScI), Alyssa Pagan (STScI)

Webb mid-infrared image credit: SCIENCE: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI; IMAGE PROCESSING: Joseph DePasquale (STScI), Alyssa Pagan (STScI) ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yu-apU-6YZY