Astronomers have discovered evidence for thousands of black holes located near the center of our Milky Way galaxy using data from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory.
Space Exploration
May 31, 2018
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An X-ray telescope is characterized by four parameters: angular resolution, effective area, mass, and production cost. Researchers at NASA GSFC have developed a new X-ray mirror technology that is expected to improve one ...
Space Exploration
Apr 3, 2018
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X-ray-optics technology has progressed such that future astrophysics X-ray observatories will have orders-of magnitude better performance than existing observatories such as NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory. High-resolution ...
Space Exploration
Jan 9, 2018
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In July 2015, researchers announced the discovery of a black hole, shown in the above illustration, that grew much more quickly than its host galaxy.
Space Exploration
Nov 30, 2015
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The year of 2015 has been declared the International Year of Light (IYL) by the United Nations. Organizations, institutions, and individuals involved in the science and applications of light will be joining together for this ...
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Jan 23, 2015
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Most celestial events unfold over thousands of years or more, making it impossible to follow their evolution on human timescales. Supernovas are notable exceptions, the powerful stellar explosions that make stars as bright ...
Astronomy
Dec 22, 2014
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3C 397 (also known as G41.1-0.3) is a Galactic supernova remnant with an unusual shape.
Astronomy
Nov 7, 2013
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When radiation and winds from massive young stars impact clouds of cool gas, they can trigger new generations of stars to form.
Astronomy
Nov 6, 2013
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This image provides a view into the central region of a galaxy that is similar in overall appearance to our own Milky Way, but contains a much more active supermassive black hole within the white area near the top.
Astronomy
Nov 5, 2013
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Jets generated by supermassive black holes at the centers of galaxies can transport huge amounts of energy across great distances.
Astronomy
Nov 4, 2013
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