Supernovas & Supernova Remnants
What Spawned the Jellyfish Nebula?
Submitted by chandra on Thu, 2015-12-10 12:20
The Jellyfish Nebula, also known by its official name IC 443, is the remnant of a supernova lying 5,000 light years from Earth. New Chandra observations show that the explosion that created the Jellyfish Nebula may have also formed a peculiar object located on the southern edge of the remnant, called CXOU J061705.3+222127, or J0617 for short. The object is likely a rapidly spinning neutron star, or pulsar.
Banking X-ray Data for the Future
Submitted by chandra on Thu, 2015-10-08 09:27Exploded Star Blooms Like a Cosmic Flower
Submitted by chandra on Thu, 2015-02-12 09:46Because the debris fields of exploded stars, known as supernova remnants, are very hot, energetic, and glow brightly in X-ray light, NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory has proven to be a valuable tool in studying them. The supernova remnant called G299.2-2.9 (or G299 for short) is located within our Milky Way galaxy, but Chandra's new image of it is reminiscent of a beautiful flower here on Earth.
Supernova Shock Waves, Neutron Stars, and Lobsters
Submitted by chandra on Wed, 2014-11-19 12:40A supernova that signals the death of a massive star sends titanic shock waves rumbling through interstellar space. An ultra-dense neutron star is usually left behind, which is far from dead, as it spews out a blizzard of high-energy particles. Two new images from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory provide fascinating views - including an enigmatic lobster-like feature - of the complex aftermath of a supernova.
Our Universe in Color
Submitted by chandra on Tue, 2014-10-21 08:10Today we released six new images from Chandra’s vast data archive. Each one of these astronomical images combines X-rays from Chandra with data from telescopes that detect different types of light such as infrared, radio, and visible light.
Chandra's Archives Come to Life
Submitted by chandra on Tue, 2014-10-21 08:05Every year, NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory looks at hundreds of objects throughout space to help expand our understanding of the Universe. Ultimately, these data are stored in the Chandra Data Archive, an electronic repository that provides access to these unique X-ray findings for anyone who would like to explore them. With the passing of Chandra's 15th anniversary in operation on August 26, 1999, the archive continues to grow as each successive year adds to the enormous and invaluable dataset.
An X-ray Tapestry
Submitted by chandra on Wed, 2014-09-10 09:50NASA's Chandra Observatory Searches for Trigger of Nearby Supernova
Submitted by chandra on Thu, 2014-08-14 09:18Chandra, me, and the number 23
Submitted by chandra on Mon, 2014-07-21 16:31A month or two after Chandra launched in July 1999, I was asked at a Chandra X-ray Center (CXC) senior staff meeting how long I actually expected Chandra to operate. I spontaneously responded: "23 years". Now that is a number not heard very frequently, so there were lots of quizzical looks indicating that an explanation was in order.
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