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NGC 1399 in 60 Seconds (02-04-2010)
Evidence from Chandra X-ray Observatory and the Magellan telescopes in Chile suggest that a star has been torn apart by an intermediate-mass black hole.
Evidence from Chandra X-ray Observatory and the Magellan telescopes in Chile suggest that a star has been torn apart by an intermediate-mass black hole.
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-- Massive Black Hole Implicated in Stellar Destruction
-- Tour of NGC 1399
Sagittarius A* in 60 Seconds (01-21-2010)
Astronomers have long known that the supermassive black hole at the center of our Milky Way galaxy is a particularly poor eater.
Astronomers have long known that the supermassive black hole at the center of our Milky Way galaxy is a particularly poor eater.
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-- Peering Into The Heart of Darkness
-- Tour of Sagittarius A*
Best of The Beautiful Universe (12-28-2009)
In its first decade of exploration, Chandra has expanded our view of the universe with its unrivaled ability to create high-resolution X-ray images of cosmic phenomena.
In its first decade of exploration, Chandra has expanded our view of the universe with its unrivaled ability to create high-resolution X-ray images of cosmic phenomena.
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-- Deep Impact – Chandra Top Ten (Plus One) in Ten
-- Chandra's First Decade of Discovery
Chandra's Extraordinary Universe (12-21-2009)
In ten years of operation, the Chandra X-ray Observatory has transformed our view of the high-energy universe with its ability to make exquisite X-ray images of star clusters, supernova remnants, galactic eruptions, and collisions between clusters of galaxies.
In ten years of operation, the Chandra X-ray Observatory has transformed our view of the high-energy universe with its ability to make exquisite X-ray images of star clusters, supernova remnants, galactic eruptions, and collisions between clusters of galaxies.
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-- Animations & Video: Introductory Trailer to Chandra
-- Chandra's First Decade of Discovery
Multiwavelength Crab Nebula in 60 Seconds (12-07-2009)
The Crab Nebula is one of the most studied objects in the night sky. This version of the Crab Nebula combines data from three different telescopes.
The Crab Nebula is one of the most studied objects in the night sky. This version of the Crab Nebula combines data from three different telescopes.
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-- The Crab Nebula: A Cosmic Icon
-- Tour of Crab Nebula
Multiwavelength Galactic Center in 60 Seconds (11-23-2009)
This never-before-seen view of the turbulent heart of our Milky Way combines a near-infrared view from Hubble, an infrared image from Spitzer, and X-ray data from Chandra.
This never-before-seen view of the turbulent heart of our Milky Way combines a near-infrared view from Hubble, an infrared image from Spitzer, and X-ray data from Chandra.
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-- NASA's Great Observatories Examine the Galactic Center Region
-- Tour of Multiwavelength Galactic Center
The Cassiopeia A in 60 Seconds (11-09-2009)
Cassiopeia A is a supernova remnant found embedded in the constellation that bears its name, which is known as the queen in Greek mythology.
Cassiopeia A is a supernova remnant found embedded in the constellation that bears its name, which is known as the queen in Greek mythology.
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-- Carbon Atmosphere Discovered On Neutron Star
-- Tour of Cassiopeia A
JKCS041 in 60 Seconds (10-26-2009)
The most distant galaxy cluster yet has been found some 10.2 billion light-years from Earth.
The most distant galaxy cluster yet has been found some 10.2 billion light-years from Earth.
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-- Galaxy Cluster Smashes Distance Record
-- Tour of JKCS041
NGC 6240 in 60 Seconds (10-07-2009)
NGC 6240 is a system in which two supermassive black holes are a mere 3,000 light years apart, virtually nothing in astronomical terms.
NGC 6240 is a system in which two supermassive black holes are a mere 3,000 light years apart, virtually nothing in astronomical terms.
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-- Black Holes Go "Mano A Mano"
-- Tour of NGC 6240
Galactic Center in 60 Seconds (09-22-2009)
This image from the Chandra X-ray Observatory reveals a wealth of exotic objects and high-energy features at the center of our Milky Way galaxy.
This image from the Chandra X-ray Observatory reveals a wealth of exotic objects and high-energy features at the center of our Milky Way galaxy.
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-- New Vista of Milky Way Center Unveiled
-- Tour of Galactic Center
Please note: These podcasts include artist illustrations and conceptual animations in addition to astronomical data.
Revised: December 29, 2009