Chandra X-ray Observatory: Quick Facts

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Chandra X-ray Observatory

galaxy cluster 1E0657-56

Cassiopeia A supernova remnant, in a false-colour composite image synthesized from observations gathered in different spectral regions by three space-based observatories. Red areas, representing infrared data from the Spitzer Space Telescope, highlight warm dust in the remnant's outer shell. Yellow areas, representing visible-light data collected by the Hubble Space Telescope, show delicate filamentary structures made of warmer gases. Green and blue areas are X-ray data from the Chandra X-ray Observatory and reveal hot gas that was created when ejected material from the supernova collided at very high velocity with the surrounding gas and dust.

Cat's Eye Nebula

radio galaxy Centaurus A

Crab Nebula as seen by the Chandra X-ray Observatory.

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View of the Andromeda Galaxy (Messier 31, M31).

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