[dragnet2]

By the way, the "Pillars" are believed to have been destroyed, blown away by a supernova about 6,000 years ago. But the Pillars of Creation still appear intact from our perspective here on earth. It's believed in about 1000 years we here on earth we'll see the shock wave begin it's destruction on the nebula. The Universe is big beyond our imaginations. The pillar on the left is about 28 trillion miles tall. I don't know about most other folks, but that makes me smile.

Thanks for your interest in the shot. When I eventually revisit the nebula I'll ya ping you after processing.

[Hebrews 11:6]

Thanks for the heads-up--I was unaware of their supposed demise. I've made a note on my calendar to watch for that in 3016 or so.

I wholeheartedly agree with you about the universe's immensity, which I've learned about in some detail. That knowledge makes me appreciate even more the immensity in every way of its, and our, Creator.