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Pillars of Creation 3D Model

This photograph shows a 3D printed model of the famous Pillars of Creation in the Eagle Nebula. The 3D sculpted computer model used in the Pillars of Creation visualization was converted to the STL file format and set atop a round base for use with 3D printers. Find the full Pill...

Date
Jun 26, 2024
Mission
Hubble Space Telescope
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This photograph shows a 3D printed model of the famous Pillars of Creation in the Eagle Nebula. The 3D sculpted computer model used in the Pillars of Creation visualization was converted to the STL file format and set atop a round base for use with 3D printers.

Find the full Pillars of Creation 3D Model's printable STL file – as well as files for each of the four individual pillars – on HubbleSite and WebbTelescope.

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3D Model

Leah Hustak (STScI), Ralf Crawford (STScI), NASA's Universe of Learning

  • Star Forming Regions
  • Nebulas

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