The Eagle Nebula (IMAGE) ESO Caption This three-color composite mosaic image of the Eagle Nebula (Messier 16) is based on images obtained with the Wide-Field Imager camera on the MPG/ESO 2.2m telescope at the La Silla Observatory. At the center, the so-called "Pillars of Creation" can be seen. This wide-field infrared image shows not only the central pillars, but also several others in the same star-forming region, as well as a huge number of stars in front of, in, or behind the Eagle Nebula. The cluster of bright stars to the upper right is NGC 6611, home to the massive and hot stars that illuminate the pillars. The "Spire" -- another large pillar -- is in the middle left of the image. Credit ESO Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.