Spitzer Space Telescope

• Jet Propulsion Laboratory
• California Institute of Technology
• Vision for Space Exploration

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...
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What's Happening: Celebrate Spitzer's 5th Anniversary at Griffith Observatory!

Los Angeles' Griffith Observatory will host an event on August 22-24, 2008 to celebrate the fifth anniversary of NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope. more...

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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