...an apparent age of 6,000 years. If true, the expanding shock waves would have destroyed the visible structures, including the famous pillars. But because the Eagle Nebula is some 6,500 light-years distant, their destruction won't be witnessed for hundreds of years.This particular nebula is about 6,500 light-years distant, which means the light travels for 6,500 years before it reaches us. The telescope doesn't reduce that travel time. :')
But that 6500 light years from earth. Would not a telescope span both space and, then hence, time?