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Capture the cosmos > Stellar evolution > Stellar Spire in the Eagle Nebula litho preview

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CONTENTS

  • Photo taken by the Hubble Space Telescope
    This image from the Hubble Space Telescope shows light from hot stars eating away the surface of the dust and gas cloud in this region to reveal a pillar composed of denser material.
  • Facts of interest about the image
    The text includes information about the process of star formation taking place in the nebula.
  • Classroom activity
    Included is an inquiry-based classroom activity that focuses on the image and text.

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