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Spitzer Space Telescope

Spitzer Site
Images, news, and information about the Spitzer mission can be found here.

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Spitzer en Español

Spitzer en Español
Ofrece en Español la información sobre la misión de Spitzer, antecedentes científicos, un tutorial sobre astronomía de rayos infrarrojos y otras actividades educacionales.

Astronomers' Site (Spitzer Science Center)

Astronomers' Site
The Spitzer Science Center is the source for information on observation planning, proposal submission, observer support, and data archives and analysis.

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Infrared Processing and Analysis Center

Infrared Processing and Analysis Center
A site for scientists, with links to all IPAC's missions, archives, and services.

Cool Cosmos

Education and Public Outreach
Learn more about infrared light, astronomy, and the world around us. Spectacular images, fun games, resources for educators, and more!

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Press Release: Generations of Stars Pose for Family Portrait

A new image from NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope tells a tale of life and death amidst a rich family history. The striking infrared picture shows a colorful cosmic cloud, called W5, studded with multiple generations of blazing stars. more...
Also, view the zoomable image... Also, download the W5 World Wide Telescope Collection... Also, download the W5 World Wide Telescope Tour...


Astronomers: The Spitzer Science Center at Caltech is pleased to announce the release of the Cycle-6 Call for Proposals, soliciting research proposals for Exploration Science General Observer (GO) programs, and regular GO programs. See: http://ssc.spitzer.caltech.edu/propkit/currentcp.html .

Astronomers: Cycle-6 Call for Proposals

The Spitzer Science Center at Caltech is pleased to announce the release of the Cycle-6 Call for Proposals, soliciting research proposals for Exploration Science General Observer (GO) programs, and regular GO programs. See: http://ssc.spitzer.caltech.edu/propkit/currentcp.html.


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What's Happening: Water Hit with Young Star's Best Shot

Water is being blasted to pieces by a young star's laser-like jets, according to new observations from NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope. The discovery provides a better understanding of how water -- an essential ingredient for life as we know it -- is processed in emerging solar systems.more...


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What's Happening: Spitzer Notices Star Birth Spike in Galaxies Moving to Cosmic Cities

New evidence from NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope reveals that most galaxies undergo a huge stellar baby boom when they first enter a "cosmic city", or galaxy cluster. more...


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