Astronomers create 3D image of Hubble's iconic Pillars of Creation

Astronomers from the European Southern Observatory have used data from the Multi Unit Spectroscopic Explorer (MUSE) instrument to compile the first 3D image of the Pillars of Creation, uncovering some key characteristics of the structures in the process. A shot of the magnificent structures composed of interstellar gas was first captured by the Hubble Space Telescope in 1995, and remains one of the most iconic images of space exploration to date... Continue Reading Astronomers create 3D image of Hubble's iconic Pillars of Creation

Section: Space

Tags: 3D, ESO, European Southern Observatory, Star formation, Stars

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