The Beautiful Universe: Chandra in HD

Galaxy groups are families of galaxies that are bound together by gravity. They are very similar to their larger cousins... Read more

Most stars are like long-distance marathon runners, as they are constantly moving in space throughout their lifetimes.

By converting speeds from common experiences into meters per second, we can use this as a reference point for exploring ... Read more

Looking at a hurricane from this point of view, we can see that the storm is, in fact, a giant spiral shape.

Dark matter is mysterious. We know that it is invisible material that does not emit or absorb any type of light, but we... Read more

Astronomers have found evidence for five dual supermassive black holes in the centers of galaxies, each containing milli... Read more

A new visualization provides viewers with an immersive, 360-degree, ultra-high-definition view of the center of our Gala... Read more

Astronomers have uncovered a black hole that may have sparked the birth of stars over a phenomenal distance of more than... Read more

A bright blast of X-rays from a source in a distant galaxy has led astronomers to a fascinating discovery.

Scientists have found evidence that pairs of stars have been kicked out of their host galaxies.

The galaxy is called ESO 137-001 and in reality it is hidden from our view by a thick fog of space dust.

In biology, "symbiosis" refers to two organisms that live close to and interact with one another. Astronomers have long ... Read more

Astronomers have recently completed a large survey of the sky using some of the powerful telescopes both on the ground a... Read more

A magnetar is a type of neutron star that occasionally generates bursts of X-rays.

One of the most complicated and dramatic collisions ever seen between galaxy clusters is captured in this new composite ... Read more

The hot gas cloud is likely caused by a collision between a dwarf galaxy and a much larger galaxy called NGC 1232.

When galaxies get together, there is also the chance of a spectacular light show.

Galaxy clusters are incredibly important objects in the Universe since they are the largest objects in the Universe held... Read more

Light comes in different forms. The light that we see with our eyes is just a fraction of all light.

To celebrate the 15th anniversary of Chandra X-ray Observatory, we have released four new images of supernova remnants.