Spitzer Reveals Stellar "Family Tree"
Friday, August 22, 2008 - 13:35
in Astronomy & Space
A new image from NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope tells a tale of life and death, and reveals a rich family history. The striking infrared picture shows a colorful cosmic cloud, called W5, studded with multiple generations of blazing stars.
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