Our World: Chandra – Exploring the Invisible Universe
Learn why NASA put the Chandra X-Ray Observatory far away from Earth's atmosphere to capture images of the x-rays given off by objects under certain violent conditions. Scientists use those images to learn about our universe.
Background Information
Grades K through 5
Grades K through 8
- A Tour of NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary
- Chandra Missions
- Chandra X-ray Observatory -- Overview
- Chandra X-ray Observatory Quick Facts
Activities
Grades K through 8
- Chandra Trading Cards
- Chandra Coloring and Activity Book
- Color the Universe
- The Chandra X-Ray Observatory
Grades K through 12