The 'Pillars of Creation' is a term that refers to a part of the Eagle Nebula, a vast region of star-forming gas and dust located roughly 7,000 light years from Earth. These iconic pillars, captured in striking detail by the Hubble Space Telescope, are massive columns of interstellar gas and dust where new stars are being born. The very idea of capturing sounds from such a distant location is a testament to NASA's technological advancements. These sounds provide scientists with a unique perspective, allowing them to study the vibrations and movements of celestial bodies and the interstellar medium in a way that was once thought impossible.
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They are actually electromagnetic signals converted into sound. These electromagnetic signals include a variety of frequencies, such as radio waves and X-rays, that have been translated into sounds we can hear. This allows us to "hear" space in a way that would not normally be possible, since our ears cannot directly detect electromagnetic signals.
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