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Chandra Data Reveal Rapidly Whirling Black Holes
A new study provides more evidence on how whirling, supermassive black holes may affect galaxy growth.
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'Death Star' Galaxy Fires at Neighboring Galaxy
A powerful jet from a super massive black hole is blasting a nearby galaxy.
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Black Hole Record Shattered
Astronomers using NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory found a black hole in the galaxy M33 contains 16 times the mass of the Sun.
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Chandra Sees Brightest Supernova Ever
The brightest stellar explosion ever recorded may be a long-sought new type of supernova.
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Chandra's Timeless Observations
NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory marks seven years of stunning revelations.
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A Matter of Fact
Chandra astronomers prove dark matter exists.
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Clues to Black Hole Growth Beginning to Add Up
A team of Chandra scientists have discovered how magnetic fields are powering black hole accretion disks.
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Star Power: Black Holes Are Fuel-Efficient
Chandra scientists announce black holes are the most fuel-efficient 'engines' in the universe.
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Chandra Shorts
X-ray astronomers announce two galactic discoveries that confirm one theory and generate another.
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Stellar Switch-a-roo
A galactic surprise shows Chandra scientists how tricky black holes can be.
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Caught Speeding
Cosmic rays have a need for speed that exposes their possible point of origin.
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Cradled by Destruction
The Milky Way's central black hole shows a brighter side by nurturing young stars.
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A Bright Future
X-ray super-flares could be the key to survival of young planets.
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Galactic Growing Season
Chandra X-ray Observatory reveals period of increased black hole growth.
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Chandra's Web
X-ray telescope finds missing matter snared in a network of gas clouds
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Chandra Sees Ravenous Black Hole
Unrivaled galactic explosion reveals ravenous black hole.
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A Chilling Discovery
Chandra spots a surprisingly cool pulsar.
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A Dim Light Shines on Dark Matter
Observations of elliptical galaxies reveal answers while raising more questions.
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Supernova Better the Second Time Around
New photos from Chandra Observatory show former supernova Cassiopeia A as never before.
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The Milky Way's Glowing Ghost
NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory finds a mystery at the heart of our galaxy.