Spitzer Space Telescope 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

Spiral galaxy M81, composite image in visible (yellow), infrared (red), and ultraviolet (blue) light. The yellow centre indicates older stars, the blue areas in the spiral arms are hot, young stars

Helix nebula, infrared Spitzer image
Helix nebula (NGC 7293), infrared Spitzer Space Telescope image. This is a planetary nebula, a series of shells of gas cast off by a dying star

Spiral galaxy M81, composite image. M81 is around 12 million light years from Earth, in the constellation of Ursa Major. It has a supermassive black hole at its centre

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)

Comets Kick up Dust in Helix Nebula
This infrared image from NASAs Spitzer Space Telescope shows the Helix nebula, a cosmic starlet often photographed by amateur astronomers for its vivid colors and eerie resemblance to a giant eye

Zeta Ophiuchi bow shock, infrared image C016 / 9726
Zeta Ophiuchi bow shock. Infrared image from NASAs Spitzer Space Telescope (SST) of the bow shock in the interstellar medium caused by stellar winds from the fast-moving star Zeta Ophiuchi

Pleiades star cluster, infrared image
Pleiades star cluster, Spitzer infrared image. These bright young stars (blue) are surrounded by interstellar gas and dust (red, orange and green)

Iceball Planet Artists Concept
This artists concept shows OGLE-2016-BLG-1195Lb, a planet discovered through a technique called microlensing used by NASAs Spitzer Space Telescope

Infrared images from NASAs Spitzer Space Telescope, WISE and Chandra are combined in this image of RCW 86, the dusty remains of the oldest documented example of an exploding star, or supernova

The galaxy, called NGC 1097, is located 50 million light-years away. It is spiral-shaped like our Milky Way, with long, spindly arms of stars

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)

Spiral galaxy NGC 3627, composite image C016 / 9728
Spiral galaxy NGC 3627, composite image. This spiral galaxy, also known as M66, is located about 30 million light years from Earth in the constellation of Leo

Rocky debris around Vega, artwork C016 / 9714
Rocky debris around Vega. Artwork of the ring of rocky debris orbiting the star Vega. 25 light years distant, Vega is the brightest star in the constellation Lyra and the fifth-brightest in the sky

Spiral galaxy NGC 6872, composite image C016 / 9730
Spiral galaxy NGC 6872, composite image. This large barred spiral galaxy, also called the Condor Galaxy, is over 212 million light years distant in the constellation of Pavo

Helix Nebula, composite image C016 / 3864
Helix Nebula (NGC 7293), composite image. This object is a planetary nebula, a dying star ejecting its dusty outer layers

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

Spiral galaxy NGC 7331. Spitzer Space Telescope infrared image of the spiral galaxy NGC 7331. This galaxy lies around 50 million light years from Earth in the constellation Pegasus

Planetary disc around a pulsar, artwork
Planetary disc around a pulsar. Artwork of a disc of rocky debris (brown) surrounding a pulsar (centre). A pulsar, a rotating neutron star, is the collapsed

Milky Way galactic centre, composite image. This image is around 250 light years across. It shows the centre of the Milky Way galaxy, located 26

Prehistoric black hole, conceptual image

Crab nebula (M1). Composite x-ray, infrared and optical image of the Crab nebula, the remnant of a supernova. In the centre of the nebula is the remains of the stars core

Spiral galaxy M66, infrared image. Blue areas are mature stars, while red areas are regions of active star formation. It is thought the distorted shape of this galaxy is due to gravitational

Antennae galaxies, composite image. Two galaxies (NGC 4038 and NGC 4039) are colliding here. They are 60 million light years from Earth, in the constellation of Corvus

Omega Centauri (NGC 5139) composite image
Omega Centauri (NGC 5139). Composite infrared and optical image of the Omega Centauri globular cluster. Globular clusters are spherical groups of very old stars, about 12 billion years old

Protoplanetary disc disrupted by O-star. Artwork of the energetic solar wind from an O-star (upper right), a hot type of star

HD 98800 planetary system, artwork. The artwork is based on observations made in infrared with the Spitzer Space Telescope (SST)

Rosette Nebula, infrared image. This area of the nebula (a large cloud of gas and dust) shows a cavity formed by the strong stellar winds of a hot type of star called O-stars

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The Spitzer Space Telescope, a marvel of modern astronomy, has provided us with breathtaking images and invaluable insights into the vastness of our universe. From capturing the ethereal beauty of the Orion nebula to revealing the intricate details of spiral galaxy M81 in composite images, Spitzer has truly expanded our understanding. One captivating image showcases the Helix nebula in infrared through Spitzer's lens, unveiling its mesmerizing dust clouds illuminated by distant stars. Another awe-inspiring sight is the Large Magellanic cloud, a satellite galaxy to our own Milky Way, shimmering with celestial wonders. Comets Kick up Dust in Helix Nebula - an extraordinary phenomenon captured by Spitzer that demonstrates nature's ability to create stunning cosmic artistry. The Zeta Ophiuchi bow shock appears like a fiery ribbon against the darkness when viewed through infrared imaging. Pleiades star cluster reveals its hidden secrets as seen through Spitzer's infrared lens. This ancient gathering of stars shines brightly amidst interstellar dust and gas. And who could forget the Iceball Planet Artists Concept? A glimpse into what lies beyond our solar system, this concept sparks curiosity about potential habitable worlds. Infrared images from NASAs' joint mission between Spitzer Space Telescope and WISE (Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer) have revolutionized how we perceive space. These collaborations have unveiled previously unseen aspects of celestial bodies and deepened our knowledge about their composition and behavior. Amongst these remarkable discoveries is NGC 1097 – a spiral-shaped galaxy located 50 million light-years away from Earth. Its long spindly arms adorned with countless stars encircle a black hole at its center surrounded by a ring of stellar brilliance; an enigmatic spectacle brought closer to us thanks to Spitzer's observations. Lastly, an animation showcasing two massive black holes orbiting each other within OJ 287 galaxy reminds us just how mysterious and dynamic our universe truly is.