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2006 in United States

Explore 2 historical events and records for United States in 2006.

Historical records for United States in 2006

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June

Spitzer Estimates Andromeda Stellar Mass

Andromeda Galaxy · Science / Astronomy

Infrared measurements from Spitzer are used to estimate the mass of Andromeda's stars and to characterize the distribution of its old stellar population.

October

GALEX and Spitzer Multiwavelength Andromeda View

Andromeda Galaxy · Science / Astronomy

A combined ultraviolet and infrared view separates hot young stellar populations from cool dusty star-forming regions across M31.

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