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GRS 1915 in 60 Seconds (06-25-2009)
We start with an optical and infrared image that shows the crowded area around the object known as GRS 1915+105, or GRS 1915 for short.
We start with an optical and infrared image that shows the crowded area around the object known as GRS 1915+105, or GRS 1915 for short.
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-- Erratic Black Hole Regulates Itself
-- Tour of GRS 1915
Galactic Ridge in 60 Seconds (05-29-2009)
This sequence begins with an infrared view from the Spitzer Space Telescope of the central region of the Milky Way.
This sequence begins with an infrared view from the Spitzer Space Telescope of the central region of the Milky Way.
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-- Resolving a Galactic Mystery
-- Tour of Galactic Ridge
MacsJ0717 in 60 Seconds (05-15-2009)
This image contains one of the most complex galaxy clusters known, which is located about 5.4 billion light years from Earth.
This image contains one of the most complex galaxy clusters known, which is located about 5.4 billion light years from Earth.
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-- Cosmic Heavyweights in Free-For-All
-- Tour of MacsJ0717
Medusa in 60 Seconds (05-01-2009)
NGC 4194 is a galaxy that is found about 110 million light years from Earth.
NGC 4194 is a galaxy that is found about 110 million light years from Earth.
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-- A Black Hole in Medusa's Hair
-- Tour of Medusa
30 Doradus in 60 Seconds (04-17-2009)
Chandra's X-ray image of the Tarantula Nebula gives scientists a close-up view of the drama of star formation and star evolution.
Chandra's X-ray image of the Tarantula Nebula gives scientists a close-up view of the drama of star formation and star evolution.
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-- Drama In The Heart Of The Tarantula
-- Tour of 30 Doradus
PSR B1509-58 in 60 Seconds (04-03-2009)
A small dense object is responsible for the remarkably complex and intriguing structures seen in this image from the Chandra X-ray Observatory.
A small dense object is responsible for the remarkably complex and intriguing structures seen in this image from the Chandra X-ray Observatory.
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-- A Young Pulsar Shows its Hand
-- Tour of PSR B1509-58
NGC 604 in 60 Seconds (03-23-2009)
NGC 604 is a divided neighborhood in the galaxy M33, where some 200 hot, young massive stars reside.
NGC 604 is a divided neighborhood in the galaxy M33, where some 200 hot, young massive stars reside.
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-- Wall Divides East and West Sides of Cosmic Metropolis
-- Tour of NGC 604
Crab Nebula in 60 Seconds (03-05-2009)
The Crab Nebula is one of the best-known images ever taken by the Chandra X-ray Observatory.
The Crab Nebula is one of the best-known images ever taken by the Chandra X-ray Observatory.
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-- Fingers, Loops and Bays in The Crab Nebula
-- Tour of the Crab Nebula
M101 in 60 Seconds (02-10-2009)
This image of the spiral galaxy Messier 101 is a composite of observations from NASA's three Great Observatories.
This image of the spiral galaxy Messier 101 is a composite of observations from NASA's three Great Observatories.
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-- A Spectacular Image to Celebrate the International Year of Astronomy
-- Tour of M101
Abell 85 in 60 Seconds (01-23-2009)
The composite image shows the galaxy cluster known as Abell 85, which is located about 740 million light years from Earth.
The composite image shows the galaxy cluster known as Abell 85, which is located about 740 million light years from Earth.
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-- Dark Energy Found Stifling Growth in Universe
-- Tour of Abell 85
Please note: These podcasts include artist illustrations and conceptual animations in addition to astronomical data.
Revised: October 03, 2008