Spitzer's Eyes Perfect for Spotting Diamonds in the Sky
Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - 13:49
in Astronomy & Space
Diamonds may be rare on Earth, but surprisingly common in space -- and the super-sensitive infrared eyes of NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope are perfect for scouting them.
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