Carina Pillar and Jets . ... Credit Copyright: NASA , ESA , and the Hubble SM4 ERO Team Explanation: This cosmic pillar of gas and dust is nearly 2 light-years wide. ... The pillar's convoluted outlines are shaped by the winds and radiation of Carina's young, hot, massive stars. ... In fact, placing your cursor over this visible light image will reveal a penetrating near-infrared view of pillar - now dominated by two, narrow, energetic jets blasting outward from a still hidden infant star. ...