Found at NASA and at Spitzer
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In astronomy, the "Mountains of Creation" is a term used to describe a stunning formation within the Eagle Nebula (M16), specifically in a star-forming region captured by the Hubble Space Telescope and other observatories.
These are not literal mountains but rather massive pillars of gas and dust, often referred to as "elephant trunks," where new stars are born. The name "Mountains of Creation" is poetic, highlighting the immense scale and creative processes of star formation.
The term was popularized in scientific literature and media, especially after breathtaking images of this region were released by NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA).
