Experience Exoplanets and Spitzer “in Person” through the Power of VR!
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to actually fly through a system of exoplanets orbiting a distant star, or float next to a space telescope as it studies the universe?
Represent your love of space, with Spitzer posters, wallpapers, video conference backgrounds and applications.
Browse Spitzer images inside of AAS World Wide Telescope and Google Sky. Pan, zoom and change the opacity of the images to see how Spitzer's infrared images stack up to the visible light equivalents. You can even take virtual tours around the cosmos!
Educational resources highlighting the science of light and infrared astronomy. This site includes fun games, images, lesson plans, and much more!
A new way to share the universe, browse astronomical images from different missions around the world. Explore Spitzer's collection or any image with infrared data.
Try our apps to design your own ghoul or create a selfie from outer space!
A zoomable panorama from NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope shows us our galaxy's plane all the way around us in infrared light.
A collection of cosmic posters for your wall or classroom!
NASA’s Spitzer Space Telescope concluded its 16+ year mission on January 30th, 2020. In recognition of its incredible scientific achievements the “Exoplanet Excursions” VR experience has been updated to include new modules describing the telescope that has enabled so much exoplanet research and discovery.
The red dwarf star TRAPPIST-1 is home to the largest group of roughly Earth-size planets ever found in a single stellar system. Located about 40 light-years away, these seven rocky siblings provide an example of the tremendous variety of planetary systems that likely fill the universe.
Celebrate the 12th anniversary of NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope with a new digital calendar showcasing some of the mission's most notable discoveries and popular cosmic eye candy.
Celebrate the 15th anniversary of NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope with special releases: from most historic discoveries to a virtual reality experience and the NASA Selfie App!
On January 30th 2020, NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope completed its mission. This page tells its story, showcases new science and highlights its most outstanding achievements during the past 16 years in space.
Build your own Spitzer Space Telescope out of paper, legos or 3D computer models.
Add some Spitzer style to your video conference background with these videos and images. Click on a thumbnail to view a larger version, and then save the file to your computer. These images have been optimized to work with Zoom virtual backgrounds.
