A stunning image taken with an infrared camera by NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope shows what is called a "spider" nebula glowing fluorescent green. The Spider, officially called IC 417, is located ...

The aftermath of a white dwarf collision shows a never-before-seen type of star in a neon green nebula. Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and tech news with a twist for CNET.

And the spider isn't really green; the photo was created using infrared data gathered by NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope and the Two Micron All-Sky Survey (2MASS). [Gallery: Strange Nebula Shapes ...