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Introduction to OpenFITS (01-23-2015)
We would like to step through our new tutorial on creating a multiwavelength composite image of M101 using GIMP.
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-- openFITS - Create Images from Raw Data
We would like to step through our new tutorial on creating a multiwavelength composite image of M101 using GIMP.
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-- openFITS - Create Images from Raw Data
Tour of Sagittarius A* (01-12-2015)
Over the years, astronomers have learned many things about Sagittarius A* and it continues to surprise and intrigue scientists to this day.
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-- NASA's Chandra Detects Record-Breaking Outburst from Milky Way's Black Hole
Over the years, astronomers have learned many things about Sagittarius A* and it continues to surprise and intrigue scientists to this day.
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-- NASA's Chandra Detects Record-Breaking Outburst from Milky Way's Black Hole
A Tour of il Gioiello Cluster (01-07-2015)
This galaxy cluster is officially known as XDCP J0044.0-2033. Perhaps not surprisingly, astronomers decided to give a nickname to this mouthful of a cluster name.
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-- Chandra Weighs Most Massive Galaxy Cluster in Distant Universe
This galaxy cluster is officially known as XDCP J0044.0-2033. Perhaps not surprisingly, astronomers decided to give a nickname to this mouthful of a cluster name.
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-- Chandra Weighs Most Massive Galaxy Cluster in Distant Universe
Hour of Code (01-05-2015)
Working with NASA and other data from exploded stars, to star-forming regions, to the area around black holes, students learn basic coding (for beginners - no experience required) and follow a video tutorial to create a real world application of science, technology and even art.
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-- Recoloring the Universe for #HourOfCode with Pencil Code
Working with NASA and other data from exploded stars, to star-forming regions, to the area around black holes, students learn basic coding (for beginners - no experience required) and follow a video tutorial to create a real world application of science, technology and even art.
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-- Recoloring the Universe for #HourOfCode with Pencil Code
Tour of NGC 2207 (12-16-2014)
When galaxies get together, there is also the chance of a spectacular light show.
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-- Galactic Get-Together has Impressive Light Display
When galaxies get together, there is also the chance of a spectacular light show.
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-- Galactic Get-Together has Impressive Light Display
Please note: These podcasts include artist illustrations and conceptual animations in addition to astronomical data.
Revised: November 03, 2022