Spitzer Captures The Milky Way

The orbiting Spitzer Space Telescope recently captured the heart of our Milky Way Galaxy in this spectacular infrared image. Shown here are the hundreds of thousands of stars that inhabit this innermost region of our galaxy. These stars are usually hidden from view by intervening dust, but Spitzer’s infrared vision allows it to clearly see right through. Checkout the Spitzer Newsroom for more details.