Astronomers at the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR), working with international collaborators, have…
Browsing: Chandra X-ray Observatory
The Chandra X-ray Observatory is NASA’s flagship space telescope for observing the universe in high-energy X-ray light, offering unparalleled insight into some of the most extreme and energetic phenomena in the cosmos. Launched in 1999, Chandra has revealed detailed views of supernova remnants, black holes, neutron stars, galaxy clusters, and dark matter through its ultra-sensitive imaging and spectroscopy. Its observations have transformed our understanding of the life cycles of stars, the behavior of matter under extreme conditions, and the structure of the universe. Explore this page for the latest discoveries, mission updates, and cosmic insights from Chandra.
A bubbly-looking galaxy smashup called the Champagne Cluster offers a rare glimpse into cosmic collisions—and…
A black hole in a distant quasar is growing faster than the usual limit, according…
A stunning new composite image captures the hand-shaped nebula MSH 15-52 along with the remains…
Hubble spotted a rare off-center black hole shredding a star, revealing the first optical discovery…
Astronomers have stumbled upon the largest-ever cloud of energetic particles surrounding a galaxy cluster, stretching…
Astronomers have found a remarkably powerful jet shooting out from a black hole that formed…
Astronomers have uncovered a bizarre star, ASKAP J1832, that pulses radio waves and X-rays every…
An international team of astronomers has detected a bizarre cosmic object that pulses with both…
ASKAP J1832 pulses every 44 minutes in both radio and X-rays—something never seen before—hinting at…
A decades-old cosmic mystery may finally be solved. Scientists now suspect that the strange X-ray…
For over 40 years, astronomers have been puzzled by strange X-ray signals from the Helix…
Astronomers have uncovered a baffling cosmic anomaly — a supermassive black hole in galaxy NGC…
Wolf 359, a red dwarf star just 7.8 light-years away, could host planets, but extreme…
A long-lost cosmic explosion, buried within two decades of NASA’s Chandra X-ray data, has finally…
Scientists have unlocked the 3D structure of molecular clouds in the Milky Way’s center, using…
Wolf 359’s extreme radiation and frequent X-ray flares make life-sustaining atmospheres on nearby planets highly…
Scientists have created the first-ever 3D maps of star-forming molecular clouds near the Milky Way’s…