Generations of stars can be seen in this new infrared portrait from NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope.
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Generations of Stars Pose for Family Portrait
08.22.08 -- A new image from NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope tells a tale of life and death amidst a rich family history. › Full story
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Spitzer Reveals Stellar 'Family Tree'
Spitzer Reveals Stellar 'Family Tree'
Generations of stars can be seen in this new infrared portrait from NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope.
"No Organics" Zone Circles Pinwheel
The Pinwheel galaxy, otherwise known as Messier 101, sports bright red edges in this new infrared image from NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope.
Mission Features
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New Software Brings the Universe to Your Computer
05.13.08 - The incredible images from NASA space- and ground-based telescopes are now available to the public through the release of the free WorldWide Telescope software from Microsoft.
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Spitzer's Eyes Perfect for Spotting Diamonds in the Sky
02.26.08 - Diamonds may be rare on Earth, but surprisingly common in space -- and the super-sensitive infrared eyes of NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope are perfect for scouting them.
Video Gallery
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Cauldron of Light
In this animation, a seething cauldron of light appears to bubble and ooze around the remains of a giant star that astronomers have been watching tear itself apart for the last 300 years.
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Spitzer at Caltech
Visit the home page of the Spitzer Space Telescope at Caltech for complete mission coverage, educational materials, Spitzer en Español, and detailed scientific and technical information.
Multimedia Gallery
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Slide Show: Dazzling Universe
A new slide show features a few gems from the cosmos, including sparkling clusters of baby stars and the shimmery demise of a dying star.