Twice as many telescopes = twice as iconic

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

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

Different aspects of this cosmic landscape are highlighted in different lights. Visible and mid-infrared data highlight the presence and distribution of dust and gas, which helps scientists learn more about how stars form. Near-infrared images from Hubble and Webb reveal thousands of stars through the veils of gas and dust, because near-infrared light can pierce these opaque regions.

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

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Webb Mid-Infrared Image Credits: SCIENCE: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI; IMAGE PROCESSING: Joseph DePasquale (STScI), Alyssa Pagan (STScI)

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