25 Years of Visionary Science: Chandra X-ray Observatory
Since its launch in July 1999, NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory has revolutionized our understanding of the high-energy universe. To celebrate its 25th anniversary, NASA released 25 stunning images showcasing phenomena such as black holes, supernova remnants, and galaxy clusters.
Featured Images:
Cassiopeia A
A supernova remnant located about 11,000 light-years away, offering insights into the explosive deaths of massive stars.
Crab Nebula
The result of a supernova explosion observed in 1054 AD, featuring a rapidly spinning neutron star at its center.
Centaurus A
A galaxy with a supermassive black hole at its core, emitting powerful jets of high-energy particles.
M82 (Cigar Galaxy)
A starburst galaxy undergoing intense star formation, with numerous X-ray sources indicating high-energy processes.
Perseus Cluster
A galaxy cluster displaying vast clouds of hot gas and evidence of sound waves propagating through the intracluster medium.
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