Galaxy Gallery: Galactic Gems Glisten in New Gallery From NASA’s Chandra
This gallery displays a collection of 16 galactic images from Chandra and other telescopes. Astronomers put galaxies into three main categories: spirals like our own Milky Way, ellipticals that are older and likely the results of mergers, and irregulars that can encompass a wide range of galactic phenomena. All types are represented in this collection. Each galactic image contains X-ray data from…
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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- Galactic Gems Glisten in New Gallery From NASA’s Chandra science.nasa.gov
