Eagle Nebula (M16) Pillar Detail: Portion of Top
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A detail of the Eagle Nebula (M16) showing a portion of a pillar of gas and dust. Light from nearby bright, hot, young stars is sculpting the cloud into intricate forms and causing the gas to glow. Posted on: 22 Aug, 2005
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