Galactic Gems Glisten in New Gallery From NASA’s Chandra
Galaxies are like cosmic gems, each with characteristics including size and shape that make them distinct. A new gallery released today from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory and other telescopes displays a collection of galactic images that showcase this variety. Astronomers put galaxies into three main categories: spirals like our own Milky Way with arms emanating […] The post Galactic Gems…
A new gallery from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory and other telescopes unveils a collection of 16 galactic images, each showcasing the unique characteristics of different types of galaxies. These cosmic gems come in three main categories: spirals like our Milky Way, ellipticals formed from mergers, and irregulars that encompass a wide range of galactic phenomena.
The exhibit combines X-ray data from Chandra with observations from space-based telescopes like NASA’s Webb, Hubble, IXPE, Swift, and NuSTAR, as well as ground-based instruments. By comparing these distant galactic gems, astronomers gain valuable insights into our own Milky Way, shedding light on both its history and future.
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