G327.1-1.1 in 60 Seconds (10-08-2010)
G327.1-1.1 is the aftermath of a massive star that exploded as a supernova in the Milky Way galaxy.

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--  Pushing the Envelope
--  Tour of G327.1-1.1

Rosette Nebula in 60 Seconds (09-17-2010)
This spectacular image shows the Rosette star formation region, which is located about 5,000 light years from Earth.

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--  The Heart of a Rose
--  Tour of Rosette Nebula

Super-volcano M87 in 60 Seconds (09-03-2010)
This composite image from NASAs Chandra X-ray Observatory with radio data from the Very Large Array shows a cosmic volcano being driven by a black hole in the center of the M87 galaxy.

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--  Galactic Super-volcano in Action
--  Tour of Super-volcano M87

CH Cyg in 60 Seconds (08-20-2010)
Deep within this optical image lies an intriguing system known as CH Cyg. CH Cyg is a binary star system containing a white dwarf that feeds from the wind of a red giant star.

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--  A Close-up View of Codependent Stellar Living
--  Tour of CH Cyg

A GPS System for Cosmic Images (08-16-2010)
The Chandra X-ray Observatory captures information about the high-energy Universe. Chandra data is inherently digital. As the methods to communicate digitally have advanced, so too have the efforts to keep Chandra engaged with the public.

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--  Image Genetics: Astronomy Visualization Metadata (AVM)