Just Breathe: A Star's Death Exhales Oxygen Into Space
Dr. Patrick Slane from the Chandra X-ray Center recently shared some information on the G292.0+1.8 supernova remnant with NASA's museum alliance members. We think you'll find it useful too:
Welcome to the Chandra (beta) Blog
Well, it's finally time for us to dip our X-ray toe (yes, we claim all things high-energy) into the world of blogging. This current incarnation is our attempt to work out the technology while we experiment with content. The plan is to include such topics as the most recent image or press release, new innovations on the website, and the latest in our formal education efforts.
Welcome to Chandra's Beta Blog
We are attempting to dip our X-ray toe (yes, we claim all things high-energy) into the world of blogging. This current iteration is our first step -- a chance to work out the technology while we begin to experiment with various types of content. The plan is to include topics such as the most recent image or press release, new features to the website, the latest in our educational efforts, and more.
Abell 520
This messy collision of galaxy clusters is about 2.4 billion light years from Earth. More: https://chandra.harvard.edu/photo/2007/a520/index.html
Who's Afraid of the Dark?
A lot of kids (and maybe adults) are scared of the dark. Most of us get over it once we realize there isn't a monster hiding in the closet or under the bed. But then scientists announce another finding about dark matter and we all are back peering from under the sheets.