Stars Spring up Out of the Darkness Artist Concept

This artist animation illustrates the universe early years, from its explosive formation to its dark ages to its first stars and mini-galaxies. Scientists using NASA Spitzer Space Telescope found patches of infrared light splattered across the sky.

This artist animation illustrates the universe early years, from its explosive formation to its dark ages to its first stars and mini-galaxies. Scientists using NASA Spitzer Space Telescope found patches of infrared light splattered across the sky.