"Why is Spitzer painted black?" (Ask an Astronomer)

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"Why is Spitzer painted black?" (Ask an Astronomer)

Ask an Astronomer Video • October 14th, 2005 • ask2003-001

The Spitzer Space Telescope has a funny paint job. This 'Ask an Astronomer' segment explains why.

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