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A Tour of Jupiter's Auroras (11-07-2017)
A new study using Chandra and XMM-Newton data reveals that the auroras at Jupiter's poles behave independently.
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-- The Dynamic Duo: Jupiter's Independently Pulsating X-ray Auroras
A new study using Chandra and XMM-Newton data reveals that the auroras at Jupiter's poles behave independently.
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-- The Dynamic Duo: Jupiter's Independently Pulsating X-ray Auroras
A Tour of GW170817 (10-16-2017)
Astronomers have used NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory to make the first X-ray detection of a gravitational wave source.
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-- NASA Missions Catch First Light from a Gravitational-Wave Event
Astronomers have used NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory to make the first X-ray detection of a gravitational wave source.
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-- NASA Missions Catch First Light from a Gravitational-Wave Event
A Tour of Dual Black Holes (10-05-2017)
Astronomers have found evidence for five dual supermassive black holes in the centers of galaxies, each containing millions of times the mass of the Sun.
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-- Seeing Double: Scientists Find Elusive Giant Black Hole Pairs
Astronomers have found evidence for five dual supermassive black holes in the centers of galaxies, each containing millions of times the mass of the Sun.
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-- Seeing Double: Scientists Find Elusive Giant Black Hole Pairs
A Tour of V745 SCO (09-19-2017)
For decades, astronomers have known about irregular outbursts from the double star system V745 Sco, which is located about 25,000 light years from Earth.
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-- Two Stars, Three Dimensions, and Oodles of Energy
For decades, astronomers have known about irregular outbursts from the double star system V745 Sco, which is located about 25,000 light years from Earth.
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-- Two Stars, Three Dimensions, and Oodles of Energy
A Quick Look at GJ 176 (09-06-2017)
A new study using data from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory and ESA’s XMM-Newton suggests X-rays emitted by a planet’s host star may provide critical clues to how hospitable a star system could be.
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-- X-rays Reveal Temperament of Possible Planet-hosting Stars
A new study using data from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory and ESA’s XMM-Newton suggests X-rays emitted by a planet’s host star may provide critical clues to how hospitable a star system could be.
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-- X-rays Reveal Temperament of Possible Planet-hosting Stars
Please note: These podcasts include artist illustrations and conceptual animations in addition to astronomical data.
Revised: November 06, 2024