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Short, informative videos that introduce topics such as Chandra, astronomy and related news, with a hand-drawn look.
Chandra Sketches: Highlights of Light (09-24-2015)
Light comes in different forms. The light that we see with our eyes is just a fraction of all light.
Light comes in different forms. The light that we see with our eyes is just a fraction of all light.
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Chandra Sketches: Our Connection With Light (09-11-2015)
We rely on light - both natural and artificial - to brighten and power our world, but also for so much more.
We rely on light - both natural and artificial - to brighten and power our world, but also for so much more.
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Coloring the Universe - Part 2 (08-04-2015)
Last time, we looked at the electromagnetic spectrum. This time we'll look at how astronomical images are made.
Last time, we looked at the electromagnetic spectrum. This time we'll look at how astronomical images are made.
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Coloring the Universe - Part 1 (08-03-2015)
An astronomer's toolkit consists of many kinds of light, across the electromagnetic spectrum.
An astronomer's toolkit consists of many kinds of light, across the electromagnetic spectrum.
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Chandra Sketches: Chandra Explained (05-18-2015)
Chandra does not look at light that we can see with our eyes. It detects x-rays from the Universe.
Chandra does not look at light that we can see with our eyes. It detects x-rays from the Universe.
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