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Using Chandra Observatory and other observatories, scientists turned data from a galaxy, supernova, and nebula into sound. Known as sonifications, this process gives us fresh new ways observing the universe:

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NASA2 years ago

Tune into our new documentary, “Listen to the Universe,” now streaming on NASA+, to see how the teams created the sonifications:

Quiet screaming2 years ago

@chandraxray Are they actual sounds or chosen by nasa. Because it’s cool

Patrick O'Connor2 years ago

@chandraxray Sounds like the beginning of Velvet Underground's Sweet Jane.

Tetra Park2 years ago

@chandraxray Great piece of space symphonic ambient

Chuck Huber2 years ago

@chandraxray Just stop with the fairy tales.

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@chandraxray Pretty cool! Haven't been to that Galaxy in some time. @QueenofCr8tvty

Now u watch2 years ago

@chandraxray Sounds like a casino 🎰

Ito Tatsuya2 years ago

@chandraxray 👍

Amir Nazmy2 years ago

@chandraxray Wow

TEMPLER2 years ago

@chandraxray Hi NASA, as you can imagine as a Government Agency, when you turn the commenting off on post, that is considered prior restraint, and a violation of the US Constitution. Please cease immediately, or legal action will be taken.

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