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 […]
A new gallery from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory unveils a collection of 16 galactic images, each showcasing the unique characteristics of different types of galaxies. These galactic gems are comparable to precious stones, with distinct traits such as size and shape that set them apart. Astronomers classify galaxies into three primary categories: spiral galaxies like our Milky Way, featuring arms extending from their cores; elliptical galaxies, which are generally older and often the result of galactic mergers; and irregular galaxies, which can encompass a wide range of galactic phenomena.
This gallery brings together 16 images from Chandra and other telescopes, each incorporating X-ray data from Chandra alongside observations from telescopes like NASA’s Webb and Hubble Space Telescopes, IXPE, Swift, NuSTAR, and additional instruments both in space and on the ground. By examining these galactic gems, scientists gain valuable insights into our own galaxy, the Milky Way, providing clues about its history and future.
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