The Caltech Spitzer Science Center, located in Pasadena, CA, is a research facility operated by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the California Institute of Technology. It is home to the Spitzer Space Telescope, which was launched in 2003 as part of NASA's Great Observatory program. The mission of the Spitzer Space Telescope is to observe the universe in the infrared part of the electromagnetic spectrum, providing astronomers with unprecedented clarity and sensitivity to study a wide range of celestial objects, including planets, stars, nebulae, and galaxies.
With its advanced infrared detectors, the Spitzer Space Telescope has made significant contributions to our understanding of the solar system, planet formation, exoplanets, and the birth of stars and nebulae. It has also played a crucial role in discovering and characterizing distant objects and phenomena, such as asteroids, comet emissions, and planetary systems. The Caltech Spitzer Science Center serves as a hub for data analysis, research, and collaboration, supporting scientists and astronomers in their exploration of the hidden universe.
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