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The Pillars of Creation in Infrared Light

The Pillars of Creation in Infrared Light
The Pillars of Creation in Infrared Light This infrared view of the Pillars of Creation, a star-forming region inside the Eagle Nebula, was taken by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope. In visible light, the clouds are opaque, but in infrared, the stars inside are able to shine through. NASA, ESA/Hubble and the Hubble Heritage Team