Unwrapping the Pillars

NASA's image library records Unwrapping the Pillars.

WHY IT’S INTERESTING

This image composite highlights the pillars of the Eagle nebula, as seen in infrared light by NASA Spitzer Space Telescope bottom and visible light by NASA Hubble Space Telescope top insets.

SERENDIPITYA little unexpected

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A CLOSER LOOK

This image composite highlights the pillars of the Eagle nebula, as seen in infrared light by NASA Spitzer Space Telescope bottom and visible light by NASA Hubble Space Telescope top insets.

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NASA Image and Video LibraryUnwrapping the Pillars

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