The Spitzer space telescope is ________.
A)a planned replacement telescope for Hubble
B)a new X-ray detecting observatory
C)a thermal infrared detecting telescope
D)the next generation gamma ray detecting satellite

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The Spitzer space telescope is a thermal infrared detecting telescope. It was launched in 2003 and is designed to detect infrared radiation, particularly from objects that are too cool or too dusty to emit visible light. It is not a replacement for the Hubble telescope, nor is it designed to detect X-rays or gamma rays.

The Spitzer Space Telescope Is ________