Tech James Webb telescope gives stunning new look at ‘Pillars of Creation,’ the birthplace of young stars October 19, 2022October 20, 2022 Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY Comments Off on James Webb telescope gives stunning new look at ‘Pillars of Creation,’ the birthplace of young stars Roughly 6,500 light-years away in our own galaxy, the Pillars of Creation and their columns of gas and dust is where young stars are born.