Tag: Chandra X-ray Observatory
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NASA Watches Kepler’s Supernova Remnant Expand Over 25 Years with Chandra
Kepler’s Supernova Remnant: A Historic Explosion in the Milky Way In 1604, astronomers observed a brilliant new star in the sky that would become known as Kepler’s supernova, the Milky Way’s most famous naked-eye stellar explosion. Today, NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory offers a long-awaited, long-running look at the remnant as it expands, giving scientists a…
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Galactic Hug: Space Telescopes Capture Colliding Galaxies for Jan. 8, 2026
Two Space Telescopes, One Cosmic Collision On January 8, 2026, NASA released a remarkable composite image that brings together the visible light viewed by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and high-energy X-rays detected by the Chandra X-Ray Observatory. The result is a striking portrait of two galaxies in the early stages of a cosmic…
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Galactic Collision Captured: Webb and Chandra Reveal a Cosmic Embrace
Stunning Double Portrait from Space Telescopes On January 8, 2026, astronomers released a remarkable composite image that captures two galaxies on the brink of a collision, offering a rare look at a process that will reshape their futures. The photo combines data from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (Webb) and the Chandra X-Ray Observatory, putting…
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Betelgeuse’s Hidden Partner Is Not What We Expected: A Sun-Like Young Star
Unexpected Finding: A Sun-Like Companion in Betelgeuse’s Orbit For decades, Betelgeuse has been a cosmic puzzle: a red supergiant blazing at the edge of its life, with rumors of a binary partner shaping its erratic brightness. When astronomers planned a December 2024 window to glimpse a possible companion, they anticipated a compact, exotic object such…
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Betelgeuse’s Hidden Partner Is Not What We Expected: A Young Sun-Like Star Revealed
Introduction: A New Clue in Betelgeuse’s Mysterious Past Betelgeuse, the brilliant red supergiant dominating Orion’s shoulders, has long challenged astronomers with its erratic brightness and puzzling life stage. In a striking twist, recent observations using X-ray data from the Chandra X-ray Observatory have revealed that its binary companion is not the exotic object some expected.…
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Betelgeuse’s Secret Companion Finally Revealed: Meet Betelbuddy
Lonely Giant No More: Betelgeuse Has a Companionship Secret Betelgeuse, the brilliant red supergiant marking Orion’s shoulder, has long captured the imagination of skywatchers. For decades, it has also intrigued scientists who suspected that this colossal star might not be alone. After years of careful observation and a rare window of opportunity, researchers from Carnegie…