Spitzer Collection

Orion nebula. Coloured composite infrared and visible light image of the Orion nebula M42. This emission nebula, a cloud of gas and dust in which starbirth takes place

Crab nebula, composite image
Crab nebula. Composite x-ray, infrared and optical image of the Crab nebula (M1), a remnant of a supernova that exploded in AD 1054

Cigar galaxy (M82), composite image
Cigar galaxy (M82). Combined optical, infrared and X-ray image of the Cigar galaxy (M82). This image was obtained by combining data from three of NASAs Great Observatories, found in Earth orbit

Large Magellanic cloud
Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC), infrared image. The LMC is a dwarf galaxy, and a satellite of our own Milky Way galaxy. It contains regions of emission nebula (green, yellow and red)

This swirling landscape of stars is known as the North America nebula. Spitzer

Spitzer seen in visible light. The solar shield always faces the sun, allowing the spacecraft to remain very cold

Spitzer points its high-gain antenna towards the Earth for downlinking recent observations and uplinking new observing instructions

Artists rendition of Spitzer in its heliocentric orbit

Spitzer departing the Earth soon after launch. Africa is prominently visible. The radio dish facilities at Hartebeesthoek, South Africa, will play a vital role in early communications after launch

Artists conception of Spitzer ejecting its dust cover

Spitzer rendered against an infrared sky
Spitzer rendered against an infrared (100 micron) sky

Earth, a Milky Way object, and the Spitzer Space Telescope
Using the unique orbit of the Spitzer Space Telescope and a depth-perceiving trick called parallax, astronomers have determined the distance to an invisible Milky Way object called OGLE-2005-SMC-001

Spitzer seen against the infrared sky. The band of light is the glowing dust emission from the Milky Way galaxy seen at 100 microns (as seen by the IRAS/COBE missions)

Vineyards in the Spitzer Graben valley and the municipality of Viessling, Wachau valley, Waldviertel region, Lower Austria, Austria, Europe

Vineyard with red grapes, Muehldorf, Spitzer Graben valley, Wachau valley, Waldviertel region, Lower Austria, Austria, Europe

Vineyard with red grapes, Muehldorf, Spitzer Graben valley, Wachau valley, Waldviertel region, Lower Austria, Austria, Europe

Vineyard on dry stone wall, Viessling, Spitzer Graben valley, Wachau valley, Waldviertel region, Lower Austria, Austria, Europe

Cultural landscape with a vineyard and an orchard in Viessling, Spitzer Graben valley, Wachau valley, Waldviertel region, Lower Austria, Austria, Europe

Vineyard in autumn, Viessling, Spitzer Graben valley, Wachau valley, Waldviertel region, Lower Austria, Austria, Europe

Parish Church of St. Margaretha in Niederranna, Muehldorf, Spitzer Graben valley, Wachau valley, Waldviertel region, Lower Austria, Austria, Europe

Spitzer Space Telescope comparison views in visible light and infrared of the glowing Trifid Nebula, a giant star-forming cloud of gas and dust located 5, 400 light-years away in the Sagittarius

Spitzer Space Telescope false-colour image of South Pillar region of tsar-forming region called the Carina Nebula. Star embryos (yellow or white) inside finger-like pillars of thick dust (pink)

Spitzer Space Telescope infrared image of a snake (upper left) and surrounding stormy environment. It is actually the core of a thick, sooty cloud large enough to swallow dozens of solar systems

Spitzer Space Telescope composite comparison visible-light and infrared views of the glowing Trifid Nebula, a giant star-forming cloud of gas and dust located in the constellation Sagittarius

Spitzer Space Telescope infrared composite images how the Andromeda galaxy. Main image highlights the contrast between the galaxys choppy waves of dust (red) and smooth sea of older stars

Spitzer Space Telescope false-colour image of mountains where stars are born. Dubbed Mountains of Creation the towering pillars of cool gas and dust are lit at the tips with light from embryo stars

Centre of the Milky Way galaxy viewed by the Spitzer Space Telescope. Infrared image of the galactic centre and dusty clouds, lit up by young massive stars. Credit NASA. Science Astronomy Space

Spitzer Space Telescope infrared image of Whirlpool Galaxy. Strange structures bridge gaps between dust-rich spiral arms, and show the dust, gas and stellar populations in the bright spiral galaxy

Young extrasolar gas giant, artwork
Young extrasolar gas giant. Artwork of a gas giant planet (right), two of its moons (lower left), and its parent star (upper left) in a 10 million years old star system

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"Exploring the Cosmic Wonders: Spitzer Unveils the Mysteries of the Universe" Venturing into the depths of space, Spitzer, a remarkable spacecraft, has captured breathtaking images and unraveled celestial secrets. From its vantage point in orbit around our planet, this extraordinary observatory has revealed stunning phenomena that have left scientists and stargazers in awe. In its quest to unravel the mysteries of our universe, Spitzer turned its gaze towards some of the most captivating objects. The Orion Nebula dazzles with vibrant hues as stars are born within its swirling clouds of gas and dust. Meanwhile, a composite image showcases the Crab Nebula's explosive remnants—a testament to stellar cataclysms that shape our cosmos. Moving further across space, Spitzer unveils a mesmerizing composite image of Cigar Galaxy (M82), where energetic star formation paints an ethereal picture against a backdrop of darkness. The Large Magellanic Cloud beckons with its cosmic beauty—an intricate tapestry woven by countless stars scattered across vast distances. Amongst these wonders lies North America Nebula—a celestial landscape resembling our continent—where stars dance amidst interstellar gas and dust. And who can resist gazing upon Messier 81? This picturesque spiral galaxy captivates us with its perfect symmetry and dazzling brilliance. Spitzer's observations extend beyond mere visual splendor; it peers through infrared lenses to reveal hidden treasures invisible to human eyes alone. Against an infrared sky backdrop, we witness Spitzer itself—an emblematic figure venturing into uncharted territories on behalf of humanity's thirst for knowledge. Yet even in visible light, we catch glimpses of this incredible spacecraft as it points its high-gain antenna towards Earth—a beacon transmitting invaluable data back home. An artist's rendition depicts Spitzer gracefully gliding through space within its heliocentric orbit—a symbol of human ingenuity pushing boundaries ever farther.