Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 22, 2024

M16: Pillars of Star Creation

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 22, 2024 is “M16: Pillars of Star Creation,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , ESA , CSA , STScI ; Processing: Diego Pisano. The original explanation runs about 126 words.

Three large interstellar dust pillars are shown against a starfield and a multicolored glowing background. Please see the explanation for more detailed information. — Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , CSA , STScI ; Processing: Diego Pisano Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“These dark pillars may look destructive, but they are creating stars.”

— APOD editors, October 22, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 22, 2024
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , CSA , STScI ; Processing: Diego Pisano
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 126 words