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Infrared astronomy

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Some light is invisible to us.

New Hubble infrared view of the Tarantula Nebula.jpg
New Hubble infrared view of the Tarantula Nebula.jpg
Special tools see this light. They look at far stars. This helps us see new things. It is like having magic eyes. Can you imagine seeing hidden light?

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SOFIA with open telescope doors.jpg
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Wrapped Up for the Cool Cosmos.jpg
File:New Hubble infrared view of the Tarantula Nebula.jpg
New Hubble infrared view of the Tarantula...
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Artist's impression of the galaxy W2246-0526.jpg
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Atmosfaerisk spredning.png
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