The Fairy of Eagle Nebula . ... Credit Copyright: The Hubble Heritage Team , ( STScI / AURA ), ESA , NASA Explanation: The dust sculptures of the Eagle Nebula are evaporating. ... Pictured above is one of several striking dust pillars of the Eagle Nebula that might be described as a gigantic alien fairy . This fairy, however, is ten light years tall and spews radiation much hotter than common fire . ... NASA Web Site Statements, Warnings, and Disclaimers . NASA Official: Jay Norris. ...