Spitzer's Eyes Perfect for Spotting Diamonds in the Sky

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This artists concept shows a multitude of tiny diamonds next to a hot star. Diamonds are abundant in space. Image credit: NASAJPL-Caltech
This artist's concept shows a multitude of tiny diamonds next to a hot star. Diamonds are abundant in space. Image credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech

Diamonds may be rare on Earth, but surprisingly common in space -- and the super-sensitive infrared eyes of NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope are perfect for scouting them, say scientists at the NASA Ames Research Center in Moffett Field, Calif.


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