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NASA/ESA/STScI/J. Hester & P. Scowen (ASU); right: NASA/ESA/The Hubble Heritage Team (STScI/AURA)
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Hubble goes high-def to revisit the iconic "Pillars of Creation"
Although NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has taken many breathtaking images of the universe, one snapshot stands out from the rest: the iconic view of the so-called "Pillars of Creation." The jaw-dropping photo, taken in 1995, revealed never-before-seen details of three giant columns of cold gas bathed in the scorching ultraviolet light from a cluster of massive young stars in a small region of the Eagle Nebula (M16). Though such butte-like features are common in star-forming regions, the M16 structures are by far the most photogenic and evocative. The Hubble image is so popular that it has appeared in movies and television shows, on t-shirts and pillows, and even on a postage stamp. And now, in celebration of its 25th anniversary, Hubble has revisited the famous pillars, providing astronomers with a sharper and wider view. Read more. |
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Ron Miller for Astronomy
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The February issue of Astronomy magazine previews New Horizons’ 2015 Pluto flyby, takes a look at the telescope at the bottom of the world, counts down the seven wonders of the Milky Way, reviews iOptron's CEM60 mount, and much more.
We’ve also updated the latest Web extras that complement February’s stories. Subscribers can:
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Editor David J. Eicher shares highlights from the February issue. Watch now. |
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Observing podcast: T he Tarantula Nebula (NGC 2070), barred spiral galaxy NGC 2188, and barred spiral galaxy NGC 1744, by Michael E. Bakich, senior editor Dave’s Universe: Superstars of Astronomy: new audio podcast series, by David J. Eicher, editor Blogs from the Local Group: Astronomy across Africa, by Korey Haynes, associate editor Comets Gallery: Comet Lovejoy (C/2014 Q2) -- Jon Talbot captured this image December 30, 2014. NEW Video: Product Showcase: Celestron's NexStar Evolution series, with Michael E. Bakich, senior editor The Sky this Week: A daily digest of upcoming celestial events, by Richard Talcott, senior editor The Sky this Month: Jupiter’s marvelous moons
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