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NGC 1399 in 60 Seconds (02-04-2010)
Evidence from Chandra X-ray Observatory and the Magellan telescopes in Chile suggest that a star has been torn apart by an intermediate-mass black hole.
- Related Links:
-- Massive Black Hole Implicated in Stellar Destruction
-- Tour of NGC 1399
Evidence from Chandra X-ray Observatory and the Magellan telescopes in Chile suggest that a star has been torn apart by an intermediate-mass black hole.
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- Transcript
- Related Links:
-- Massive Black Hole Implicated in Stellar Destruction
-- Tour of NGC 1399
Sagittarius A* in 60 Seconds (01-21-2010)
Astronomers have long known that the supermassive black hole at the center of our Milky Way galaxy is a particularly poor eater.
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-- Peering Into The Heart of Darkness
Astronomers have long known that the supermassive black hole at the center of our Milky Way galaxy is a particularly poor eater.
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- With closed-captions (at YouTube)
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- Related Links:
-- Peering Into The Heart of Darkness
Best of The Beautiful Universe (12-28-2009)
In its first decade of exploration, Chandra has expanded our view of the universe with its unrivaled ability to create high-resolution X-ray images of cosmic phenomena.
- Related Links:
-- Deep Impact - Chandra Top Ten (Plus One) in Ten
-- Chandras First Decade of Discovery
In its first decade of exploration, Chandra has expanded our view of the universe with its unrivaled ability to create high-resolution X-ray images of cosmic phenomena.
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- Related Links:
-- Deep Impact - Chandra Top Ten (Plus One) in Ten
-- Chandras First Decade of Discovery
Chandras Extraordinary Universe (12-21-2009)
In ten years of operation, the Chandra X-ray Observatory has transformed our view of the high-energy universe.
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-- Animations & Video: Introductory Trailer to Chandra
-- Chandras First Decade of Discovery
In ten years of operation, the Chandra X-ray Observatory has transformed our view of the high-energy universe.
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- With closed-captions (at YouTube)
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- Transcript
- Related Links:
-- Animations & Video: Introductory Trailer to Chandra
-- Chandras First Decade of Discovery
Multiwavelength Crab Nebula in 60 Seconds (12-07-2009)
The Crab Nebula is one of the most studied objects in the night sky. This version of the Crab Nebula combines data from three different telescopes.
- Related Links:
-- The Crab Nebula: A Cosmic Icon
The Crab Nebula is one of the most studied objects in the night sky. This version of the Crab Nebula combines data from three different telescopes.
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- With closed-captions (at YouTube)
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- Transcript
- Related Links:
-- The Crab Nebula: A Cosmic Icon
Please note: These podcasts include artist illustrations and conceptual animations in addition to astronomical data.
Revised: November 03, 2022