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Space Scoop: The Butterfly Hunter (09-05-2014)
Astronomers using Chandra X-ray Observatory have set out on a hunt, to look at as many planetary nebulae as they can.
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Astronomers using Chandra X-ray Observatory have set out on a hunt, to look at as many planetary nebulae as they can.
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-- The Butterfly Hunter

A Tour of Eta Carinae (08-27-2014)
New Chandra data are helping astronomers better understand how the two stars in Eta Carinae interact with one another through powerful winds blowing off their surfaces.
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-- Our Neighboring Superstars
New Chandra data are helping astronomers better understand how the two stars in Eta Carinae interact with one another through powerful winds blowing off their surfaces.
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Space Scoop: Supernova Blast Provides Clues to Age of Binary Star System (08-21-2014)
A new study of an X-ray binary called Circinus X-1 found that it is less than 4,600 years old.
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A new study of an X-ray binary called Circinus X-1 found that it is less than 4,600 years old.
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Space Scoop: Archaeologists of the Universe (08-19-2014)
This picture shows the aftermath of a collision between two huge groups of galaxies, which are called galaxy clusters.
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This picture shows the aftermath of a collision between two huge groups of galaxies, which are called galaxy clusters.
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A Tour of M82 SN2014J (08-15-2014)
Earlier this year, astronomers discovered one of the closest supernovas in decades.
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-- Chandra Observatory Searches for Trigger of Nearby Supernova
Earlier this year, astronomers discovered one of the closest supernovas in decades.
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Please note: These podcasts include artist illustrations and conceptual animations in addition to astronomical data.