Magnetic fields may be propping up the Pillars of Creation
The structure’s internal magnetism could mean the columns of gas and dust will be long-lived
PILLAR OF STRENGTH Columns of cosmic gas and dust dubbed the Pillars of Creation (shown in this image from the Hubble Space Telescope) may be propped up by an internal magnetic field.
NASA, ESA, Hubble Heritage Team/STScI and AURA