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NASA’s new 3D visualization of the ‘Pillars of Creation’ combines data from the Hubble and James Webb Space Telescopes to provide an immersive experience into these iconic star-birthing clouds. The stunning visualization enables viewers to explore fundamental questions in science, experience how science is done, and discover the universe for themselves. A team from NASA’s Universe of Learning at the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) in Baltimore, Maryland produced the detailed 3D visualization of the towering Pillars of Creation in the Eagle Nebula. Made famous in 1995 by NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope, the Pillars of Creation have captured imaginations worldwide with their ethereal beauty. This new visualization allows viewers to understand the three-dimensional structure of the pillars and see how they look different in visible light versus infrared light. The pillars are primarily made of cool molecular hydrogen and dust, and are being eroded by the winds and ultraviolet light of nearby young stars. The movie takes viewers into the structures of the pillars, highlighting several stages of star formation discovered through observational data. The new 3D visualization also serves as a tool for 3D printing, offering viewers the opportunity to explore the structure of the pillars in a tactile and interactive way. The visualization showcases the collaboration between NASA’s Hubble and James Webb Space Telescopes in providing a more holistic portrait of these iconic star-birthing clouds, offering viewers a rich and captivating landscape of the universe in a new and immersive way.
