The Galactic Center in Infrared . ... Credit Copyright: 2MASS Project , UMass , IPAC/Caltech , NSF , NASA Explanation: The center of our Galaxy is a busy place. In visible light , much of the Galactic Center is obscured by opaque dust . In infrared light , however, dust glows more and obscures less, allowing nearly one million stars to be recorded in the above photograph . ... NASA Web Site Statements, Warnings, and Disclaimers . NASA Official: Jay Norris. ...