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With its spectacular mirrors and instrumentation, Chandra allows astronomers to observe X-rays from the universe as they never have before. Here we present some movies which highlight the past 5 years with Chandra.
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Review Chandra's Past 5 Years
QuickTime MPEG This retrospective movie combines clips of Chandra's launch and deployment, the excitement of seeing Chandra's first photons and Cassiopeia A, a collection of spectacular Chandra images, and short segments from astrophysicists whose work on Chandra data has lead to some fascinating discoveries. Scientists include Dr. George Pavlov (Vela Pulsar), Dr. Claude Canizares (PKS 2155-304/IGM), Dr. Caleb Scharf (4C41.17 & 3C294), Dr. Bruce Margon (Perseus), Dr. Steve Allen (Abell 2029/clusters), Dr. Stefanie Komossa (NGC 6240), Dr. Niel Brandt (GOODS Deep Fields). [Runtime: 3:25] (Credit: NASA/CXC) View this movie in segments | View Transcript |
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Best of Chandra Images: Normal Stars & Star Clusters QuickTime MPEG Chandra's X-ray observations are useful for understanding how the flaring activity of stars can change as stars evolve, and how the evolution of stars is changed if they are in a close binary system. This video presents some of the best Chandra observations of normal stars and star clusters. [Runtime: 0:53] (Credit: NASA/CXC/SAO) Field Guide: Normal Stars & Star Clusters |
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Best of Chandra Images: Groups & Clusters of Galaxies QuickTime MPEG Among the most energetic events in the universe is the merger of groups of galaxies to form giant clusters containing thousands of galaxies. Vast, hot, X-ray emitting gas clouds in the clusters show this process in action. This video presents some of the best Chandra observations of groups and clusters of galaxies. [Runtime: 0:57] (Credit: NASA/CXC/SAO) Field Guide: Groups & Clusters of Galaxies |
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Best of Chandra Images: Galaxies
QuickTime MPEG Chandra's X-ray, or high-energy, view of galaxies reveals where the action is in these majestic celestial systems. Supermassive black holes in the central regions power explosive activity that can extend far out into the galaxy. Collisions between galaxies trigger bursts of star formation and multiple supernova explosions that produce vast, billowing clouds of hot gas. Normal stars being devoured by black holes or neutron stars are strung like fiery pearls along the spiral arms of galaxies. Swarms of black holes and neutron stars in otherwise sedate elliptical galaxies show that in the past these galaxies had a tempestuous youth. This video presents some of the best Chandra observations of galaxies. [Runtime: 1:13] (Credit: NASA/CXC/SAO) Field Guide: Normal Galaxies & Starburst Galaxies |
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Best of Chandra Images: Supernovas & Pulsars
Quicktime MPEG Chandra has provided spectacular examples of the remnants of one of the most dramatic events in the cosmos: supernovas that signal the end of massive stars. This video presents some of the best Chandra observations of supernovas. [Runtime: 1:05] (Credit: NASA/CXC/SAO) Field Guide: Supernovas & Supernova Remnants |
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Best of Chandra Images: Black Holes, Jets & Quasars
Quicktime MPEG Black holes are so dense and compact that nothing -- not even light -- can escape. Just outside their grasp, though, black holes can alight galaxies by expelling infalling gas and stars (known as quasars), or generate powerful high-energy jets flowng from spiraling disks that surround them. This video presents some of the best Chandra observations of black holes, jets & quasars. [Runtime: 1:11] (Credit: NASA/CXC/SAO) Field Guide: Black Holes |