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The Pillars of Creation (Eagle Nebula, or Messier 16) are a stellar nursery, composed of gas and dust slowly eaten away by massive stars that are off the far to the upper right corner of this image. ...more

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Pillars of Creation

Pillars of Creation


Nov 26, 2018


This pair of images taken in 2014 reveal the Pillars of Creation in visible and near-infrared light, taken by the Hubble Space Telescope.
Milky Way Center in Multiple Wavelengths

Milky Way Center in Multiple Wavelengths


Jul 23, 2018


This animation reveals the center of our Milky Way galaxy, first in near-infrared, then mid-infrared, then X-ray light, and then all three in combination.
Kepler Supernova Remnant in Multiple Wavelengths

Kepler Supernova Remnant in Multiple Wavelengths


Jun 25, 2018


This animation shows the remnant of Kepler's Supernova, shown first in infrared, then visible, then low energy X-ray, then high-energy X-ray emission and finally in combination.
30 Doradus:  A Massive Star-Forming Region

30 Doradus: A Massive Star-Forming Region


Jun 11, 2018


This animation of the active star-forming region 30 Doradus showcases Hubble's entire wavelength range, from ultraviolet to infrared.
The Orion Nebula: Infrared and Visible Views

The Orion Nebula: Infrared and Visible Views


May 28, 2018


This animation showcases the Orion Nebula, first in infrared light (Spitzer), then in visible light (Hubble), and finally a blend of the two images in a multi-color mosaic.
The Whirlpool Galaxy: Visible and X-ray Views

The Whirlpool Galaxy: Visible and X-ray Views


May 21, 2018


This animation contrasts the visible-light (Hubble Space Telescope) and X-ray (Chandra X-ray Observatory) images of Messier 51, the majestic Whirlpool galaxy.
HH666: The Hidden Jet Launch

HH666: The Hidden Jet Launch


May 14, 2018


Herbig Haro 666, a young star driving bipolar jets within a pillar of gas and dust in the Carina Nebula, is shown in two Hubble Space Telescope images, first in visible light and then near-infrared light.
Vision Across the Full Spectrum: The Crab Nebula, from Radio to X-ray

Vision Across the Full Spectrum: The Crab Nebula, from Radio to X-ray


May 7, 2018


This animation shows the Crab Nebula from the lowest-frequency light (radio), to infrared, visible, ultraviolet, and finally X-ray.
NGC 2207: Colliding Galaxies

NGC 2207: Colliding Galaxies


Apr 23, 2018


This animation shows the interacting galaxy pair NGC 2207, first in optical light, then in infrared, in X-ray, and finally in combination.
HH 901: Pillars in the Carina Nebula

HH 901: Pillars in the Carina Nebula


Apr 11, 2018


This animation shows Herbig Haro 901 (HH901), a large pillar of gas and dust with eruptive young stars inside the Carina Nebula. The animation reveals the object in two Hubble Space Telescope images: first in visible ... more
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