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Chandra X-ray Observatory Video Series (1-4 min)


PSR B1509-58 in 60 Seconds (04-03-2009)
A small dense object is responsible for the remarkably complex and intriguing structures seen in this image from the Chandra X-ray Observatory.

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NGC 604 in 60 Seconds (03-23-2009)
NGC 604 is a divided neighborhood in the galaxy M33, where some 200 hot, young massive stars reside.

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Crab Nebula in 60 Seconds (03-05-2009)
The Crab Nebula is one of the best-known images ever taken by the Chandra X-ray Observatory.

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M101 in 60 Seconds (02-10-2009)
This image of the spiral galaxy Messier 101 is a composite of observations from NASA's three Great Observatories.

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Abell 85 in 60 Seconds (01-23-2009)
The composite image shows the galaxy cluster known as Abell 85, which is located about 740 million light years from Earth.

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Please note: These podcasts include artist illustrations and conceptual animations in addition to astronomical data.