[Hebrews 11:6]

Way beyond this armchair astronomer, I'm afraid--but well done! I admire your ambition to improve on an already-splendid effort. If you--make that, when you--accomplish it, and then if you recall our little conversation, I'd be glad of a peek.

[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.