Press Release: Infrared Echoes give NASA's Spitzer a Supernova Flashback

Hot spots near the shattered remains of an exploded star are echoing the blast's first moments, say scientists using data from NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope. more...

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.

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...

What's Happening: Massive Young Stars Trigger Stellar Birth

RCW 108 is a region where stars are actively forming within the Milky Way galaxy about 4,000 light years from Earth. This is a complicated region that contains young star clusters, including one that is deeply embedded in a cloud of molecular hydrogen. more...

What's Happening: Artists and Astronomers 'Observe' the Universe Together

For thousands of years, people have used art to explore ideas that humble, confuse or even frighten us. A new exhibition opening in Pasadena continues this tradition, bringing artists and astronomers together to create original pieces of art. more...

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