The Beautiful Universe: Chandra in HD

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A Tour of il Gioiello Cluster Jan 07, 2015

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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.

Hour of Code Jan 05, 2015

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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.

Tour of NGC 2207 Dec 16, 2014

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When galaxies get together, there is also the chance of a spectacular light show.

Space Scoop: Breaking Free From a Cosmic Cocoon Dec 02, 2014

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The shock wave from the supernova is absorbed by the star's outer shells of gas and dust, which escaped from the star before the explosion.

Chandra - 15 Years and Counting Nov 24, 2014

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Celebrating 15 years of science with NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory: Chandra allows scientists from around the world to obtain X-ray images of exotic environments to help understand the structure and evolution of the universe.

Tour of Sagittarius A Nov 13, 2014

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One of the biggest mysteries in astrophysics today is figuring out where mysterious particles called neutrinos come from.

Space Scoop: Please Don't Stop the Music! Nov 05, 2014

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Astronomers already know that the black hole at the centre of a collection of galaxies called the Perseus Cluster is powerful enough to make a very deep sound.

A Tour of Perseus and Virgo Clusters Oct 31, 2014

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Now researchers have direct evidence for just how that energy keeps the gas in the entire galaxy cluster so hot.

Chandra's Archives Come to Life Oct 22, 2014

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Every year, NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory looks at hundreds of objects throughout space to help expand our understanding of the Universe.

A Tour of M82X-2 Oct 08, 2014

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Ultraluminous X-ray Sources, or ULXs, are unusual objects. They are rare and, as their name implies, give off enormous amounts of X-rays.