KSC-04-S-00307 (ksc 082604 chandra)

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KSC-04-S-00307 (ksc 082604 chandra)
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A new era in stellar astronomy began five years ago when the Chandra X-ray Observatory first opened its sunshade to focus on former supernova Cassiopeia A. Sensitive to invisible x-ray light, Chandra can see the heat given off by massive stellar objects regardless of their distance. This ability to

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  • License: CC / Public Domain
  • Category: Space