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Cassiopeia A in 60 Seconds (11-09-2009)
Cassiopeia A is a supernova remnant found embedded in the constellation that bears its name, which is known as the queen in Greek mythology.
Cassiopeia A is a supernova remnant found embedded in the constellation that bears its name, which is known as the queen in Greek mythology.
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-- Carbon Atmosphere Discovered On Neutron Star
-- Tour of Cassiopeia A
JKCS041 in 60 Seconds (10-26-2009)
The most distant galaxy cluster yet has been found some 10.2 billion light-years from Earth.
The most distant galaxy cluster yet has been found some 10.2 billion light-years from Earth.
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-- Galaxy Cluster Smashes Distance Record
-- Tour of JKCS041
NGC 6240 in 60 Seconds (10-07-2009)
NGC 6240 is a system in which two supermassive black holes are a mere 3,000 light years apart, virtually nothing in astronomical terms.
NGC 6240 is a system in which two supermassive black holes are a mere 3,000 light years apart, virtually nothing in astronomical terms.
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-- Black Holes Go "Mano A Mano"
-- Tour of NGC 6240
Galactic Center in 60 Seconds (09-22-2009)
This image from the Chandra X-ray Observatory reveals a wealth of exotic objects and high-energy features at the center of our Milky Way galaxy.
This image from the Chandra X-ray Observatory reveals a wealth of exotic objects and high-energy features at the center of our Milky Way galaxy.
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-- New Vista of Milky Way Center Unveiled
-- Tour of Galactic Center
Hydra A in 60 Seconds (09-14-2009)
This composite image of the Hydra A galaxy cluster shows 10-million-degree gas observed by Chandra and jets of radio emission observed by the Very Large Array.
This composite image of the Hydra A galaxy cluster shows 10-million-degree gas observed by Chandra and jets of radio emission observed by the Very Large Array.
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-- Black Hole Pumps Iron
-- Tour of Hydra A
Cepheus B in 60 Seconds (08-28-2009)
A new study from two of NASA's "Great Observatories" provides fresh insight into how some stars are born, along with a beautiful new image of a stellar nursery in our own Milky Way Galaxy.
A new study from two of NASA's "Great Observatories" provides fresh insight into how some stars are born, along with a beautiful new image of a stellar nursery in our own Milky Way Galaxy.
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-- Trigger-Happy Star Formation
-- Tour of Cepheus B
Introductory Trailer to Chandra (08-10-2009)
In Florence, Italy, in the year 1609, the world changed. Using a small telescope, Galileo proved that the Earth is not distinct from the universe, but part of it. And he showed that there is much more to the universe than we see with the naked eye.
In Florence, Italy, in the year 1609, the world changed. Using a small telescope, Galileo proved that the Earth is not distinct from the universe, but part of it. And he showed that there is much more to the universe than we see with the naked eye.
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-- Animations & Video: Introductory Trailer to Chandra
-- Chandra's First Decade of Discovery
E0102 in 60 Seconds (07-23-2009)
The supernova remnant known as E0102 was one of the targets that Chandra first observed after its launch in 1999.
The supernova remnant known as E0102 was one of the targets that Chandra first observed after its launch in 1999.
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-- Adding a New Dimension to an Old Explosion
-- Tour of E0102
Stephan's Quintet in 60 Seconds (07-10-2009)
This beautiful image gives a new look at Stephan's Quintet, a compact group of galaxies discovered about 130 years ago and located about 280 million light years from Earth.
This beautiful image gives a new look at Stephan's Quintet, a compact group of galaxies discovered about 130 years ago and located about 280 million light years from Earth.
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-- A Galaxy Collision in Action
-- Tour of Stephan's Quintet
GRS 1915 in 60 Seconds (06-25-2009)
We start with an optical and infrared image that shows the crowded area around the object known as GRS 1915+105, or GRS 1915 for short.
We start with an optical and infrared image that shows the crowded area around the object known as GRS 1915+105, or GRS 1915 for short.
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-- Erratic Black Hole Regulates Itself
-- Tour of GRS 1915
Please note: These podcasts include artist illustrations and conceptual animations in addition to astronomical data.
Revised: October 03, 2008