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In infrared light seen by Spitzer Space Telescope, NGC 1333 shows copious young stars scattered throughout its gas. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/R. A. Gutermuth (Harvard-Smithsonian CfA)
Four different - and spectacular - views into a stellar nursery
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An ancient fading ghost of a massive star haunts the night
Phil Plait
Sep 12, 2018
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The supernova remnant HBH 3 can be seen as wispy red tendrils in this Spitzer Space Telescope image. The other objects are star forming regions. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/IPAC
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NASA’s rad new space selfie and up-close exoplanet apps celebrate the Spitzer Space Telescope’s 15th anniversary
Elizabeth Rayne
Aug 26, 2018
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Putting the spin on a rogue planet
Phil Plait
Jan 15, 2018
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Artist’s conception of the free-floating planet PSO J318. Credit: MPIA/V. Ch. Quetz
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O, Christmas Tree Cluster
Phil Plait
Dec 18, 2017
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Part of NGC 2264, a cluster of young, hot stars that happens to make an outline of a Christmas tree as seen from Earth. Credit: ESO
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Saturate yourself in Milky Way stars with this stunning Spitzer Space Telescope video
Jeff Spry
Jul 13, 2015
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