Framed print mockup — Pillars of Creation
Framed print mockup — Pillars of Creation
Pillars of Creation - high resolution space images - Sky Image Lab
Framed print mockup — Pillars of Creation
Framed print mockup — Pillars of Creation
Pillars of Creation - high resolution space images - Sky Image Lab

Pillars of Creation

TrustScore 4.5 | 206 reviews
$155.00
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Material
ChromaLuxe Aluminum · High Vibrancy · Ready to Hang
Museum-quality Canvas · 1.5" Thick · Ready to Hang
Kodak ENDURA Premier Luster · Fine-grain Pearl Texture · Unframed
Moab Entrada Bright Rag · Smooth Velvet Texture · Unframed
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MetalPrint

MetalPrint

Increasingly our most popular option. With a gently reflective surface, MetalPrints offer enhanced color contrast, highlighting vibrant hues, deep blacks, and intricate details. Float mount hanger is pre-installed — hang it straight out of the box.

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Canvas Wrap

Canvas Wrap

Bring depth to any room with our canvas option. Made with a fine art paper bonded onto museum-quality canvas. The print is then wrapped around an artist’s stretcher frame at a 1–1.5" depth, complete with finished mounting hardware.

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Premium Print

Premium Print

Our recommended surface for deep-sky imagery. Kodak ENDURA Premier Luster pairs a fine pearl texture with the dynamic range nebulae need — deep blacks, punchy color, sharp stars. Professional photographic paper at our most accessible price point.

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Fine Art

Fine Art

Moab Entrada Bright Rag is a 100% cotton, acid-free paper used by museums and fine art galleries. The soft matte surface eliminates glare entirely — ideal for sunlit rooms — and lends lunar, solar, and Apollo imagery a painterly, heirloom quality built to last generations.

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M16 Eagle Nebula Print
Portrait Orientation

Publisher's Note: This "Pillars of Creation" nebula print is one our standout best sellers. Image quality is excellent and will turn out beautiful in any size.

Although NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has taken many breathtaking images of the universe, one snapshot stands out from the rest: the iconic view of the so-called "Pillars of Creation." The original photo, taken in 1995, revealed never-before-seen details of three giant columns of cold gas bathed in the scorching ultraviolet light from a cluster of young, massive stars in a small region of the Eagle Nebula, or M16.

Though such butte-like features are common in star-forming regions, the M16 structures are by far the most photogenic and evocative. The Hubble image is so popular that it has appeared in movies and television shows, on tee-shirts and pillows, and even on a postage stamp. And now, in celebration of its 25th anniversary, Hubble has revisited the famous pillars, providing astronomers with a sharper and wider view. Streamers of gas can be seen bleeding off pillars as the intense radiation heats and evaporates it into space. Stars are being born deep inside the pillars.

See Also:
- Apollo Earthrise Collection
- NASA Hubble Space Telescope Prints

Note: 
Sizes are in inches and these are our defaults. If you require custom border sizes or no border, then please contact us or specify in the comments section at Checkout.

Unframed Premium and Fine Art Prints

Prints over 11"x14" come with borders by default.

Paper Size Image Size Border
04"x06" 04"x06" 0"
05"x07" 05"x07" 0"
08"x10" 08"x10" 0"
11"x14" 10"x13" 0.5"
12"x18" 11"x17" 0.5"
16"x20" 15"x19" 0.5"
24"x30" 22"x28" 1"
24"x36" 22"34" 1"
30"x40" 28"x38" 1"
    All images are cropped to fit the selected size within +/- .5". Therefore, some part of the image may not appear in the final print, when comparing to the online thumbnail. This missing part may appear on the sides or the top and bottom. This is a standard printing practice so that the finished product will fit standard frame sizes. This cropping is the default action.

    If you would like uncropped images, tell us by putting a note in the comment section at Checkout. Keep in mind that the uncropped image size will always be smaller than the ordered size.

    The actual sizes of objects in the image may not vary within 1/2" due to printer resizing during the final print imaging on the printers.

    Shipping Policies

    $4.99 Flat shipping for small Unframed Prints

    • Orders 11x14 and smaller that fit in a smaller mailer will be shipped flat by USPS First Class for $4.99 to anywhere within the US.

    Unframed Prints larger than 11x14

    • Our Premium and Fine Art prints larger than 11x14 will be carefully rolled, and shipped in a sturdy tube.

    Large Size & Custom Size Products

    • Products over 40" long that are shipped flat, such as MetalPrints, may require freight shipping. We can provide freight quotes for these orders. Please allow additional time for the delivery.
    • Custom sizes may incur an increased shipping charge due to special handling required.

    Shipping Outside of Contiguous US, Expedited Shipping, and Special Requests

    • We ship worldwide and have served customers from over 100 different countries.
    • We cannot be responsible for any customs duties and tariffs imposed on our shipments to your country. Please contact us at support@skyimagelab.com for any questions.

    Shipping Pricing

    Unframed prints under 11x14 are $4.99 for Economy USA orders since they can be sent out flat. For larger size unframed prints, they are $6.99. For all else, shipping cost are based on price per item. Please see below.

    Shipping is not a profit center for us. With that said, we will package your order in a protected, industry-standard method so that the order arrives safely at your door.

    Note: Shipping transit times below are dependent on the carrier's ability to deliver on time and are not guaranteed by Sky Image Lab.

    Economy Shipping (USA)

    Item Price Destination Production Days Days in Transit Total Days Shipping Cost

    Up to $60

    USA

    		 2 3-6 5-8 $18
    $61-$209 USA 3-5 3-6 6-11

    $23
    $210-$599 USA 3-5 3-6 6-11 $28
    $600+ USA 4-6 3-6 7-12 $135


    Standard Shipping (USA)

     Item Price Destination Production Days Days in Transit Total Days Shipping Cost

    Up to $60

     USA

    		 2 2-4 4-6 $23
    $61-$209 USA 3-5 2-4 6-9

    $28
    $210-$599 USA 3-5 3-5 6-10 $35
    $600+ USA 4-6 3-5 7-11 $145

     

    International Shipping

    International shipping will be billed at cost depending on the shipping location.

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    Publisher's Note:
    Unless specified, all images will be printed in either portrait or landscape orientation in the size you specify. The first product image on this page is cropped as a square for site consistency.

    Larger sized unframed prints will come with a border by default to allow your local framer to present your piece according to your preferences.

    Media Choices

    MetalPrint Ready to Hang

    Increasingly our most popular option. Dyes are directly infused into specially coated aluminum sheets, creating a highly vibrant, detailed print. Images will take on an almost magical luminescence.

    The print will be paired with a custom Float Mount Hanger, allowing for easy display that floats 0.5" off the wall.

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    Gallery-wrapped Canvas

    Bring depth to any room with our canvas option. Made with a print on Professional Photo Paper bonded onto museum quality canvas. The print is then wrapped around an artist's stretcher frame at a 1-1.5" depth, with finished mounting hardware.

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    Unframed Prints

    Premium Prints
    Uses Kodak ENDURA Premier Luster paper, providing a slight gloss, often pearl-like texture.

    Fine Art Prints
    Differentiate your presentation and show your audience how much you care about quality with Breathing Color Elegance Velvet paper. It has a high white point, remarkable ink load capacity, and best-in-class image quality that far exceeds the limitations of virtually every paper of its kind.

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    • 5 stars: 72 (87%)
    • 4 stars: 7 (8%)
    • 3 stars: 3 (4%)
    • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
    • 1 star: 1 (1%)
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    Christopher Emery

    Prints were great. Arrived quickly and are now on proud display in my home.

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    Genevieve W.
    Grandma thought it was a painting

    My grandmother saw it and asked if it was a painting. She thought it was beautiful.

    A
    Abe K.
    Draws more attention than TV

    This one sits above my TV and it honestly draws more attention than whatever's on screen.

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    Ebbe Gade Larsen
    2 months later and Im still waiting for…

    There was an unfournate failure with a broken tracking link for the package, which resulted in the Pillars of Creation being shipped back and fourth across the atlantic. The issue is currently being resolved.

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    Peg C.
    Nails it

    The Pillars of Creation is hands down the most iconic space image out there. This print nails it.

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    Skip P.
    DIY framed it

    Framed it myself with a simple black frame from Target. Looks like it cost way more than it did.

    R
    Rhonda W.
    Damp outer packaging

    Love the print. My only gripe is it arrived during a rainy week and the outer packaging was a bit damp. Inside was fine though.

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    Toby A.
    Paired with Carina

    Bought this and the Carina nebula at the same time. Both are up and both look great.

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    Oona F.
    Still waiting

    Ordered this three weeks ago and it still hasn't arrived. No tracking update in 10 days. Emailed twice with no response. Really frustrating. If it ever shows up I'll update this review.

    Hi Oona, we're really sorry about the delay. Three weeks is well past our usual shipping window, and a 10-day gap in tracking updates isn't something we'd expect from the carrier. We checked our email records and couldn't find messages from you, so they may have landed in spam on our end. Please reach out directly at contact@skyimagelab.com with your order number and we'll track down the shipment and make this right. Jamie

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    Lyle G.
    Texted me a photo right away

    This was a gift for my brother and he texted me a photo of it on his wall within an hour of opening it.

    M
    Marla D.
    Wife approved

    I hung it a little crooked and my wife fixed it before I even sat down. She likes it too.

    B
    Blake D.
    First space print

    First time ordering a space print online. Wasn't sure what to expect but it turned out really well.

    D
    Dee T.
    Daughter has taste

    My 12 year old daughter picked this out for her room. She has good taste.

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    Sid C.
    Took a while to Florida

    Looks great on the wall. Took about two and a half weeks to get to me in Florida which felt long but the end result makes up for it.

    R
    Reggie F.
    Reddit recommendation

    Ordered on a whim after seeing someone post theirs on reddit. Glad I did.

    M
    Marco R.
    Scale comes through

    The scale of the pillars really comes through in a large format print like this.

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    Perry A.
    More you look more you see

    This image is one of those things where the more you look the more you see.

    M
    Mel A.
    First thing I hung up

    Moved apartments and this was the first thing I put up.

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    Estelle W.
    Morning coffee print

    I stare at this every morning while drinking coffee. It's become part of my routine.

    M
    Marlene R.
    We both agreed

    My wife and I fight over where to hang things. This one we agreed on in about two seconds.

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    Greta T.
    Hits different on a wall

    I've seen this image a million times but having it large on my wall hits different.

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    Harriet W.
    Morning sun makes it glow

    Light hits it differently throughout the day. Morning sun makes the oranges glow.

    K
    Kirk O.
    Coworker started it

    My coworker has the deep field from here. I went with the Pillars. We're both happy.

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    Norm D.
    Way better on a wall

    Looks way better on the wall than on a screen. The size makes a huge difference.

    C
    Connie A.
    Arrived perfect

    Print arrived in great shape. Good sturdy tube, no dents, no creases.

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    Nellie L.
    Good price for quality

    Good price point for the quality. I've paid more for worse.

    B
    Brock R.
    Office distraction

    Bought it for my office. Now I just sit there looking at it instead of working.

    J
    Joy H.
    Simple and well done

    Simple, clean, well done. Would buy from here again.

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    Herb S.
    Reading nook upgrade

    Fits perfectly in my reading nook. Makes the whole corner feel more interesting.

    S
    Sonia B.
    Up in five minutes

    My husband hung this in like five minutes and it instantly made the room better.

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    Lana K.
    Colors match NASA

    Colors are true to the original NASA release. I checked.

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    Willis S.
    Easy Christmas gift

    Got it as a Christmas gift. Recipient loved it. Easy win.

    A
    Archie F.
    Print quality is legit

    Print quality is legit. I've been burned by other online print shops. Not this one.

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    Clyde W.
    Paper thinner than expected

    The image itself is beautiful but the paper felt thinner than I expected for the price. It's okay once framed but I was hoping for something heavier.

    Hi Clyde, thanks for the note. We offer heavier options, Fine Art paper is about twice the weight of the standard Premium Print, and MetalPrint or Canvas are the other upgrades. Happy to help you swap into a heavier material if you'd like, just email contact@skyimagelab.com with your order.