NASA launch theChandra X - ray of light Observatoryfrom the Space Shuttle Columbia on July 23 , 1999 . Though it was only primitively planned to have a 5 year mission , the telescope has reached 15 age of service of process and information as it observes the Universe at ten - ray wavelengths .
At the time of its launch , Chandra was 100 times more tender to x - ray than any other telescope . It has been used to target hot areas such as supernovae , black hole , and galaxy clusters . It is one of NASA ’s Great Observatories , along with the Hubble Space Telescope ( visible light ) , Compton Gamma Ray Observatory ( Vasco da Gamma ray ) , and Spitzer Space Telescope ( infrared ) .
The telescope was named in honor of Nobel laureateSubrahmanyan Chandrasekhar(1910 - 1995 ) , an Indian - American astrophysicist who was most widely known for his work regarding the evolution of massive adept , along with his equations regarding fateful hollow .
In jubilation of Chandra ’s anniversary , love one amazing prototype derive from its data from each class it has been functional . For more , visitChandra ’s website .
1999 : Cassiopeia A : First LightOne of the first images prevail from Chandra is the remnants ofCas A , a hotshot that exploded almost 350 years ago .
Credit : NASA / CXC / SAO
2000 : E0102 - 72.3 : In PerspectiveThe remnant of supernovaE0102 - 72is demonstrate in a composite picture . Chandra fascinate the reverse shock undulation , which was let on to have high O and Ne mental object .
Credit : X - beam of light ( blue ): NASA / CXC / SAO , Optical ( green ): NASA / HST , Radio ( reddened ): CSIRO / ATNF / ATCA
2001 : NGC 6543 : Chandra reveal The X - Ray Glint In The Cat ’s EyeX - beam expelling ( purple ) from the Cat ’s Eye nebula were found to bemuch coolerthan scientists had foreknow .
Credit : X - beam of light : NASA / UIUC / Y.Chu et al . , Optical : NASA / HST
2002 : Crab Nebula : Space Movie Reveals lurid enigma of the Crab PulsarTheneutron virtuoso ’s magnetism influences particles as it splay , make pulsar wind the huge electrical potential drop that induce the polar jets .
Credits : ecstasy - ray : NASA / CXC / ASU / J. Hester et al . ; Optical : NASA / HST / ASU / J. Hester et al .
2003 : N63A : heavenly elucidation : The X - Ray Glow From An Exploded StarThe remnants ofN63Aare located about 160,000 light - years by and the asterisk exploded 2,000 - 5,000 year ago .
quotation : X - ray : NASA / CXC / Rutgers / J.Warren et al . ; visual : NASA / STScI / U. Ill / Y.Chu ; Radio : ATCA / U. Ill / J.Dickel et al .
2004 : W49B : Smoking Gun find for Gamma - Ray Burst in Milky WaySupernova remnantW49B , located about 26,000 light - days aside , was the first meter reading of a gamma ray burst within our own Galax urceolata .
cite : ecstasy - ray : NASA / CXC / SSC / J. Keohane et al . ; Infrared : Caltech / SSC / J.Rho and T. Jarrett
2005 : Tycho ’s Supernova Remnant : Tycho ’s Remnant Provides Shocking Evidence for Cosmic RaysThe remains of thesupernova spotted by Thycho Brahein 1572 contradicted theory by offer grounds that stellar rubble maintain stride with the outward-bound shock instead of dawdle far behind .
Credit : NASA / CXC / Rutgers / J.Warren & J.Hughes et al .
2006 : Crab Nebula : The Spirit of Halloween live on as a Dead Star Creates Celestial HavocA superdense neutron star that was formed by a lead ’s death 1000 year ago flings energetic particles outwards , creating theCrab Nebula .
quotation : X - ray : NASA / CXC / ASU / J.Hester et al . ; Optical : NASA / ESA / ASU / J.Hester & A.Loll ; Infrared : NASA / JPL - Caltech / Univ . Minn./R.Gehrz
2007 : Jupiter : Chandra Examines Jupiter During New Horizons ApproachThe purple areas indicate aurorae , spring by solar wind interacting with sulfur and O ion withinJupiter ’s magnetic field .
Credit : XTC - ray : NASA / CXC / SwRI / R.Gladstone et al . ; opthalmic : NASA / ESA / Hubble Heritage ( AURA / STScI )
2008 : SN 1006 : Liberating Star StuffWhen the light fromSupernova 1006first reached Earth 1000 years ago , it was documented by astronomers across Europe and Asia as being brighter than Venus .
Credit : X - ray : NASA / CXC / Rutgers / G.Cassam - Chenaï , J.Hughes et al . ; Radio : NRAO / AUI / NSF / GBT / VLA / Dyer , Maddalena & Cornwell ; optic : Middlebury College / F.Winkler , NOAO / AURA / NSF / CTIO Schmidt & DSS
2009 : Galactic Center : NASA ’s Great Observatories Examine the Galactic Center RegionThis composite gives an unprecedented feel at thecenter of the Milky Waygalaxy .
course credit : X - beam : NASA / CXC / UMass / D. Wang et al . ; Optical : NASA / ESA / STScI / D.Wang et al . ; IR : NASA / JPL - Caltech / SSC / S.Stolovy
2010 : SN 1979C : NASA ’s Chandra notice young Nearby Black HoleSN 1979Cis located in the galaxy M100 , about 50 million light - old age off .
Credit : X - shaft : NASA / CXC / SAO / D.Patnaude et al , Optical : ESO / VLT , Infrared : NASA / JPL / Caltech
2011 : Tarantula Nebula : 30 Doradus and The Growing Tarantula WithinTheTarantula Nebulacontains around 2400 massive star that molt off fabric , creating the orotund swarm of dust and gas .
Credit X - beam of light : NASA / CXC / PSU / L.Townsley et al . ; Infrared : NASA / JPL / PSU / L.Townsley et al .
2012 : NGC 922 : search for the Best Black Hole RecipeLocated 157 million lite - years away , ring galaxyNGC 922is take to determine how many and what types of stars are needed to create opprobrious holes .
Credit : X - beam of light ( NASA / CXC / SAO / A.Prestwich et al ) ; Optical ( NASA / STScI )
2013 : NGC 2392 : A Beautiful End to a Star ’s LifeTheEskimo Nebula , about 4,200 light - year aside , was mould from the material that was cast off as a Sun - like sensation became a reddish giant .
recognition : X - beam : NASA / CXC / IAA - CSIC / N.Ruiz et al , Optical : NASA / STScI
2014 : NGC 4258 ( M106 ): Galactic Pyrotechnics On DisplayAt the prison term of this composition , this simulacrum is the most recent to come from Chandra ’s data . 23 million lightheaded years away , NGC 4258is studied to help astronomers understand the dynamic between the black hole and the galaxy itself .
quotation : X - ray : NASA / CXC / Caltech / P.Ogle et al ; Optical : NASA / STScI ; IR : NASA / JPL - Caltech ; Radio : NSF / NRAO / VLA
