Almost 30 years ago the Pillars of Creation stunned the astronomy world when they were captured by 's famed Hubble Space Telescope.Now a new generation can enjoy a fresh view of the haunting scene after the US space agency's $10 billion (£7.4 billion) super space telescope James Webb imaged the same finger-like tendrils of gas and dust.Resembling a ghostly hand, the Pillars of Creation are part of the Eagle Nebula - which is 6,500 light-years away from Earth - and are known for being a source of star formation.
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