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More Images of NGC 253
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Chandra image of NGC 253
(Credit: NASA/SAO/CXC)
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Hard X-ray Band
This image shows the central region of NGC 253 in the
energy range of X-rays between 4.5-8.0 keV, also
referred to as "hard" X-rays.
(Credit: NASA/GSFC/K.Weaver et
al.)
Scale: Image is 2 x 2.4
arcmin
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Medium X-ray Band
This image shows the central region of NGC 253 in the
energy range of X-rays between 1.4-4.5 keV.
(Credit: NASA/GSFC/K.Weaver et
al.)
Scale: Image is 2 x 2.4
arcmin
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Soft X-ray Band
This image shows the central region of NGC 253 in the
energy range of X-rays between 0.2-1.5 keV, also
referred to as "soft" X-rays.
(Credit: NASA/GSFC/K.Weaver et
al.)
Scale: Image is 2 x 2.4
arcmin
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All Three X-ray Bands
This panel shows the central region of NGC 253 shown
in three energy bands of X-rays: 0.2-1.5 keV, 1.5-4.5
keV and 4.5-8 keV, from left to right
respectively.
(Credit: NASA/GSFC/K.Weaver et
al.)
Scale: Images are 2 x 2.4
arcmin
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