Eagle Nebulaās Pillars of Creation in Infrared
Human eyes can see only a small portion of the range of radiation given off by the objects around us. We call this wide array of radiation the electromagnetic spectrum, and the part we can see visible light.
In thisĀ Hubble Space TelescopeĀ image, researchers revisited one of Hubble'sĀ most iconic and popular images: the Eagle Nebula's Pillars of Creation.
Here, the pillars areĀ seen in infrared light, which pierces through obscuring dust and gas and unveil a more unfamiliar - but just as amazing - view of the pillars. The better-known image is of the pillarsĀ inĀ visible light.
In this ethereal view the entire frame is peppered with bright stars and baby stars are revealed being formed within the pillars themselves. The ghostly outlines of the pillars seem much more delicate, and are silhouetted against an eerie blue haze.
Explore how light affects the images we see. Find more online activities onĀ Hubble Inspires.
Image Credit:Ā NASA,Ā ESA/HubbleĀ and the Hubble Heritage Team
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