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Chandras Extraordinary Universe (12-21-2009)
In ten years of operation, the Chandra X-ray Observatory has transformed our view of the high-energy universe.
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-- Animations & Video: Introductory Trailer to Chandra
In ten years of operation, the Chandra X-ray Observatory has transformed our view of the high-energy universe.
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- With closed-captions (at YouTube)
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- Transcript
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-- Animations & Video: Introductory Trailer to Chandra
Multiwavelength Crab Nebula in 60 Seconds (12-07-2009)
The Crab Nebula is one of the most studied objects in the night sky. This version of the Crab Nebula combines data from three different telescopes.
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-- The Crab Nebula: A Cosmic Icon
The Crab Nebula is one of the most studied objects in the night sky. This version of the Crab Nebula combines data from three different telescopes.
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- With closed-captions (at YouTube)
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- Transcript
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-- The Crab Nebula: A Cosmic Icon
Multiwavelength Galactic Center in 60 Seconds (11-23-2009)
This never-before-seen view of the turbulent heart of our Milky Way combines a near-infrared view from Hubble, an infrared image from Spitzer, and X-ray data from Chandra.
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-- NASAs Great Observatories Examine the Galactic Center Region
This never-before-seen view of the turbulent heart of our Milky Way combines a near-infrared view from Hubble, an infrared image from Spitzer, and X-ray data from Chandra.
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- With closed-captions (at YouTube)
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-- NASAs Great Observatories Examine the Galactic Center Region
The Cassiopeia A in 60 Seconds (11-09-2009)
Cassiopeia A is a supernova remnant found embedded in the constellation that bears its name, which is known as the queen in Greek mythology.
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-- Carbon Atmosphere Discovered On Neutron Star
Cassiopeia A is a supernova remnant found embedded in the constellation that bears its name, which is known as the queen in Greek mythology.
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- With closed-captions (at YouTube)
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- Transcript
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-- Carbon Atmosphere Discovered On Neutron Star
JKCS041 in 60 Seconds (10-26-2009)
The most distant galaxy cluster yet has been found some 10.2 billion light-years from Earth.
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-- Galaxy Cluster Smashes Distance Record
The most distant galaxy cluster yet has been found some 10.2 billion light-years from Earth.
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- With closed-captions (at YouTube)
- Transcript
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-- Galaxy Cluster Smashes Distance Record
Please note: These podcasts include artist illustrations and conceptual animations in addition to astronomical data.

