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Chandra X-ray Observatory |
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Chandra X-ray ObservatoryU.S. X-ray space telescope. It was named after astrophysicist Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar and was launched into orbit in 1999. Its mirror, with an aperture of 1.2 m (4 ft) and a focal length of 10 m (33 ft), produces unprecedented resolution. In addition to a camera, Chandra has a transmission grating, which can create high-resolution spectra in the range of 0.07–10 keV. The telescope's primary focus is black holes, supernova remnants, starburst galaxies, and other exotic objects. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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