Spitzer Space Telescope infrared image of a 'snake' (upper left) and surrounding stormy environment. It is actually the core of a thick, sooty cloud large enough to swallow dozens of solar systems. Credit NASA.


Spitzer Space Telescope infrared image of a 'snake' (upper left) and surrounding stormy environment. It is actually the core of a thick, sooty cloud large enough to swallow dozens of solar systems. Credit NASA.


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