Listening to the Eagle Nebula Pillars in Space
Beyond EarthFrom: NASA · rewritten for kids by Osmo
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Far away in space, there are big, tall clouds called the Eagle Nebula. These clouds make new stars. Scientists turned pictures of the clouds into sounds. You can listen to space!
Big word
nebula: A big cloud of gas and dust in space where stars can form.
Quiz time: circle the right answer
1. What are the tall pillars in the Eagle Nebula made of?AGas and dustBWater and iceCRocks and metal
2. How far away is the Eagle Nebula?A6,500 milesB6,500 light-yearsC6,500 kilometers
3. What tools did scientists use to make the sounds from the Eagle Nebula?AHubble and Chandra telescopesBMicroscopes and radiosCBinoculars and cameras
Your turn
Draw your own nebula with tall pillars of gas and dust. Use colors to show where new stars might be forming inside your nebula.
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