The Hole in the Andromeda Galaxy

On August 25, 2003, NASA launched the Spitzer Space Telescope. Designed to peer into the infrared region of the spectrum, this instrument was designed to pierce the veil of dust and gas blocking visible light and look deeper into galaxies, where young stars are born. Music: Kevin MacLeod While imaging the Andromeda Galaxy, the Spitzer Space Telescope uncoverd a neverbeforeseen hole