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Over 150 hours of Chandra observations compressed into 19 seconds. Explore how this timelapse of Centaurus A X-ray data was made at:

Over 150 hours of Chandra observations compressed into 19 seconds. Explore how this timelapse of Centaurus A X-ray data was made at:

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Peaking on February 28th in the Northern Hemisphere, six planets will all be visible from clear & dark night skies. In celebration of this planetary group project, Chandra is releasing three new planetary sonifications. Experience the data-driven sounds of Uranus:

Peaking on February 28th in the Northern Hemisphere, six planets will all be visible from clear & dark night skies. In celebration of this planetary group project, Chandra is releasing three new planetary sonifications. Experience the data-driven sounds of Uranus:

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30 years ago this week, Hubble captured one of the most recognizable images in astronomy — the famous "Pillars of Creation." In the decades since, Chandra, Hubble, and NASA Webb Telescope have added even more detail to this fascinating landscape.

30 years ago this week, Hubble captured one of the most recognizable images in astronomy — the famous "Pillars of Creation." In the decades since, Chandra, Hubble, and NASA Webb Telescope have added even more detail to this fascinating landscape.

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A new time-lapse video lets us watch as a huge stellar explosion in Eta Carinae continues to expand into space at speeds up to 4.5 million miles per hour. X-ray data, spanning multiple decades, provide new insight into a 180-year-old mystery: 💥

A new time-lapse video lets us watch as a huge stellar explosion in Eta Carinae continues to expand into space at speeds up to 4.5 million miles per hour. X-ray data, spanning multiple decades, provide new insight into a 180-year-old mystery: 💥

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The "Christmas tree cluster" is a group of young stars from 1–5 million years old. We know what you're thinking: young?! To compare, our Sun is a middle-aged star about 5 billion years old — roughly 1,000 times older than the stars in this cluster. Happy Holidays, space fans!🎄

The "Christmas tree cluster" is a group of young stars from 1–5 million years old. We know what you're thinking: young?! To compare, our Sun is a middle-aged star about 5 billion years old — roughly 1,000 times older than the stars in this cluster. Happy Holidays, space fans!🎄

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New 3D models from Chandra allow people to explore — and print — certain stars in different stages of their lives. They also provide scientists with new ways to investigate scientific questions and find insights into the objects they represent. More:

New 3D models from Chandra allow people to explore — and print — certain stars in different stages of their lives. They also provide scientists with new ways to investigate scientific questions and find insights into the objects they represent. More:

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"And if you gaze for long into an abyss, the abyss gazes also into you." — Nietzsche 💀 This Vela Pulsar sonification is just one of many sounds that will send shivers down your spine on NASA's Sinister Sounds playlist at SoundCloud: Happy Halloween!🎃

"And if you gaze for long into an abyss, the abyss gazes also into you." — Nietzsche 💀 This Vela Pulsar sonification is just one of many sounds that will send shivers down your spine on NASA's Sinister Sounds playlist at SoundCloud: Happy Halloween!🎃

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When astronomers pointed NASA's Chandra at nearby galaxy M83, the last thing they expected to find was a population of supernova remnants appearing to dramatically change in brightness. More on the discovery: #AAS248

When astronomers pointed NASA's Chandra at nearby galaxy M83, the last thing they expected to find was a population of supernova remnants appearing to dramatically change in brightness. More on the discovery: #AAS248

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Listen your way across Jupiter with this new sonification combining data from Chandra and Hubble. Want to know more about it? Check out the description below 👇

Listen your way across Jupiter with this new sonification combining data from Chandra and Hubble. Want to know more about it? Check out the description below 👇

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Whether you're exploring space through a telescope or examining life under a microscope, the goal is the same: to greatly extend human vision. By pairing glimpses of these two worlds, we can explore the deep connections across scale. Micro to Macro:

Whether you're exploring space through a telescope or examining life under a microscope, the goal is the same: to greatly extend human vision. By pairing glimpses of these two worlds, we can explore the deep connections across scale. Micro to Macro:

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Curious what 22 years of Chandra observations sound like? This sonification includes every Chandra observation from 1999 - 2021. 🎵

Curious what 22 years of Chandra observations sound like? This sonification includes every Chandra observation from 1999 - 2021. 🎵

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About 12 million light-years from Earth, at the center of Centaurus A, is an enormous black hole that is sending a booming jet across the entire length of the galaxy. This sonification combines X-rays from NASA's Chandra & IXPE with optical data from the ESO's MPG telescope. 1/2

About 12 million light-years from Earth, at the center of Centaurus A, is an enormous black hole that is sending a booming jet across the entire length of the galaxy. This sonification combines X-rays from NASA's Chandra & IXPE with optical data from the ESO's MPG telescope. 1/2

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New timelapses of two of the most famous objects in the sky — the Crab Nebula & Cassiopeia A! X-ray data collected by Chandra over about two decades shows dramatic changes in the debris & radiation remaining after the explosion of two massive stars. More:

New timelapses of two of the most famous objects in the sky — the Crab Nebula & Cassiopeia A! X-ray data collected by Chandra over about two decades shows dramatic changes in the debris & radiation remaining after the explosion of two massive stars. More:

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Happy 25th anniversary, Chandra!🥳 25 new images to celebrate our special day, from nearby supernova remnants to groups of galaxies more than 10 billion light-years away! Experience them all at: #Chandra25

Happy 25th anniversary, Chandra!🥳 25 new images to celebrate our special day, from nearby supernova remnants to groups of galaxies more than 10 billion light-years away! Experience them all at: #Chandra25

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Are we alone? X-ray observations of nearby stars are helping astronomers identify the best targets to search for exoplanets with conditions suitable for life. Explore more at: #AAS244 🪐

Are we alone? X-ray observations of nearby stars are helping astronomers identify the best targets to search for exoplanets with conditions suitable for life. Explore more at: #AAS244 🪐

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