Chandra Stories

NASA’s Chandra Releases New 3D Models of Cosmic Objects
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New three-dimensional (3D) models of objects in space have been released by NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory. These 3D models allow people to explore — and print — examples of stars in the early and end stages of their lives. They…
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Webb Maps Full Picture of How Phoenix Galaxy Cluster Forms Stars
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Discovery proves decades-old theory of galaxy feeding cycle. Researchers using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope have finally solved the mystery of how a massive galaxy cluster is forming stars at such a high rate. The confirmation from Webb builds on…
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Exoplanets Need to Be Prepared for Extreme Space Weather, Chandra Finds
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Planets around other stars need to be prepared for extreme weather conditions, according to a new study from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory and ESA’s (European Space Agency’s) XMM-Newton that examined the effects of X-rays on potential planets around the most…
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