An astrophotographer has managed to recreate one of the most iconic photos ever captured by Hubble, the Pillars of Creation.
NASA’s Hubble space telescope has taken its fair share of amazing photos. Perhaps one of the most iconic, though, is its capture of Hubble’s Pillars of Creation photo in 1995. The photo, which features one of the most detailed images of the Eagle Nebula, is a powerhouse showcasing the utter beauty of space.
required a $16 billion telescope to capture, though. But what if someone could capture a similar photo from their backyard? Well, astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy has done just that.A post shared by Andrew McCarthy Being able to recreate something so iconic in your backyard might seem impossible. But, Andrew McCarthy apparently captures photos of the Pillars of Creation quite a bit. According to a report on, McCarthy captures the pillars quite frequently. Additionally, he says it’s actually a very accessible target to shoot from the ground.
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