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Meet an Astronomer: Leisa Townsley
Leisa Townsley has long been a favorite of the Chandra team. Not only does she do really interesting science, she creates some truly spectacular images...
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Leisa Townsley has long been a favorite of the Chandra team. Not only does she do really interesting science, she creates some truly spectacular images...
[More (05 Nov 09)]
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Updated: October 14, 2009
Updated: October 14, 2009
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Images With Multiwavelength Feature
Explore these interactive images by turning on and off the different kinds of light incorporated into the composite.
Explore these interactive images by turning on and off the different kinds of light incorporated into the composite.
Chandra in Second Life
In Second Life, you can find Chandra X-ray Observatory images as free textures on the islands..
In Second Life, you can find Chandra X-ray Observatory images as free textures on the islands..
Chandra's First Decade of Discovery
Ten years ago this July, the most powerful X-ray telescope ever made began its exploration of the hot Universe. Explore the Universe with Chandra.
Ten years ago this July, the most powerful X-ray telescope ever made began its exploration of the hot Universe. Explore the Universe with Chandra.
Constellations : Wonders Within
This series of posters represents some of the most dramatic images made by combining data from the best of modern telescopes.
This series of posters represents some of the most dramatic images made by combining data from the best of modern telescopes.
Happy New (International) Year (of Astronomy) 2009
Celebrate the upcoming events with a special Chandra e-card. Stay tuned for more IYA2009 plans.
Celebrate the upcoming events with a special Chandra e-card. Stay tuned for more IYA2009 plans.
Investigating Supernova Remnants
An activity that uses Chandra data to investigate several supernova remnants to determine if the supernova was a Type II core collapse or a Type Ia thermonuclear event.
An activity that uses Chandra data to investigate several supernova remnants to determine if the supernova was a Type II core collapse or a Type Ia thermonuclear event.
Printable 2009 Chandra Calendar
Print your own 2009 Chandra calendar with spectacular images from the past year.
Print your own 2009 Chandra calendar with spectacular images from the past year.
Dark Matter
A term used to describe matter that can be inferred to exist from its gravitational effects, but does not emit or absorb detectable amounts of light.
A term used to describe matter that can be inferred to exist from its gravitational effects, but does not emit or absorb detectable amounts of light.
X-ray Images 101
Chandra 101 provides information about topics pertaining to the Chandra X-Ray Observatory. Many sections contain links to more detailed information.
Chandra 101 provides information about topics pertaining to the Chandra X-Ray Observatory. Many sections contain links to more detailed information.
View Chandra Images in 3D Wall
Scroll through the entire library of released Chandra images in a quick-downloading 3d wall format with the Cooliris plug-in for Firefox, Internet Explorer and Safari web browsers.
Scroll through the entire library of released Chandra images in a quick-downloading 3d wall format with the Cooliris plug-in for Firefox, Internet Explorer and Safari web browsers.
From the Earth to the Heavens:
A side by side comparison of images of Earth by Yann Arthus-Bertrand and images taken by Chandra.
A side by side comparison of images of Earth by Yann Arthus-Bertrand and images taken by Chandra.
Incredible Two-Inch Universe
Explore the universe by shrinking cosmic scale in 4 steps (Audio & American Sign Language)
Explore the universe by shrinking cosmic scale in 4 steps (Audio & American Sign Language)
Cast Your Vote
You can choose which Chandra X-ray only image is your favorite!
You can choose which Chandra X-ray only image is your favorite!
Touch the Invisible Sky
Multi-wavelength astronomy - the study of the universe at wavelengths beyond the visible, has revolutionized our understanding and appreciation of the cosmos.
Multi-wavelength astronomy - the study of the universe at wavelengths beyond the visible, has revolutionized our understanding and appreciation of the cosmos.
Featured Image Tours
Take a narrated tour of some of our popular multiwavength images.
Take a narrated tour of some of our popular multiwavength images.
Chandra Favorites
We asked you which images you enjoyed the most for each year since Chandra launched in 1999. Here are the results.
We asked you which images you enjoyed the most for each year since Chandra launched in 1999. Here are the results.
Bringing Chandra to you
These high resolution Chandra images may be printed on your home printer, from an online photo web site, or at an in-store photo station.
These high resolution Chandra images may be printed on your home printer, from an online photo web site, or at an in-store photo station.
The Universe in a Jelly Bean Jar
Most of the Universe is dark. How can X-rays help reveal the secrets of this darkness?
Most of the Universe is dark. How can X-rays help reveal the secrets of this darkness?
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Ask the questions that you have about Chandra and Chandra's Missions.
Ask the questions that you have about Chandra and Chandra's Missions.
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See Chandra's current position in relation to the Earth!
See Chandra's current position in relation to the Earth!
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A detailed site map helps you explore chandra.harvard.edu, includes Top 5 Questions.
A detailed site map helps you explore chandra.harvard.edu, includes Top 5 Questions.
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