Diamonds in Space

Spitzer_sig08-006_1024

spitzer_sig08-006 February 26th, 2008

Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/T. Pyle (SSC)

This artist's concept shows a multitude of tiny diamonds next to a hot star. Diamonds are abundant in space, but they are tiny - about 25000 times smaller than a grain of sand. Astronomers believe that these tiny particles could provide valuable insights into how carbon-rich molecules, the basis of life on Earth, develop in the cosmos.

Provider: Spitzer Space Telescope

Image Source: http://www.spitzer.caltech.edu/images/2082-sig08-006-Diamonds-in-Space

Curator: Spitzer Space Telescope, Pasadena, CA, USA

Image Use Policy: Public Domain

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Subject - General
Nebula > Type > Interstellar Medium
Spitzer_sig08-006_1280
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ID
sig08-006
Subject Category
E.4.1.1  
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Credits
NASA/JPL-Caltech/T. Pyle (SSC)
Release Date
2008-02-26
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Redshift
Reference Url
http://www.spitzer.caltech.edu/images/2082-sig08-006-Diamonds-in-Space
Type
Artwork
Image Quality
Good
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Equinox
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Spitzer Space Telescope
URL
http://www.spitzer.caltech.edu
Name
Spitzer Space Telescope
Email
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Address
1200 E. California Blvd.
City
Pasadena
State/Province
CA
Postal Code
91125
Country
USA
Rights
Public Domain
Publisher
Spitzer Science Center
Publisher ID
spitzer
Resource ID
sig08-006.tif
Metadata Date
2011-09-06
Metadata Version
1.1
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