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Data Sonification: Sounds from Around the Universe

By turning Chandra and other NASA images into sounds, our project allows you to "listen" the data of exploding stars, black holes and more.

New Documentary

A documentary on Chandra's sonifications is now streaming on NASA+ (a free service).

Explore free tools to help you learn and teach more about the Universe that all of us inhabit. Pencil & paper activities, computer-based learning, and other science resources await: Make the Most of Your Universe

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Video Series:
Tour: NASA's Chandra Sees Black Hole Jet Stumble Into Something in the Dark

Press Release:
NASA Finds 'Sideways' Black Hole Using Legacy Data, New Techniques

Blog:
NASA Missions Spot Cosmic 'Wreath' Displaying Stellar Circle of Life

App for iOS & Android:
Reach Across the Stars

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Printable 2024 Chandra Calendar
Print your own 2024 Chandra calendar!

3D Files and Resources:
Printable 3D Chandra Spacecraft.

Black Holes:
A Black Hole Primer with Chandra

App for iOS & Android:
Chandra 20 Years & Beyond

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NGC 602

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Timelapses: Crab Nebula and Cassiopeia A

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Chandra Releases 3D Instagram Experiences

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Image Gallery

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