Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. A glowing supernova remnant, a nebula shaped like a cat’s paw and the iconic Pillars of Creation are just some of the celestial objects that shine in 25 never-before-seen images captured by NASA’s Chandra X-ray … Read more
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. A glowing supernova remnant, a nebula shaped like a cat’s paw and the iconic Pillars of Creation are just some of the celestial objects that shine in 25 never-before-seen images captured by NASA’s Chandra X-ray … Read more
When you buy through links in our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. A montage of new images using data from the Chandra X-ray Observatory, which turns 25 on July 23. | Credit: NASA/CXC/SAO It truly is the summer of cosmic anniversaries. Following the anniversary of the Apollo 11 landing and … Read more
A new NASA project allows Instagram users to experience the wonders of the universe as seen by the Chandra X-ray Observatory and other space telescopes. It’s an augmented reality (AR) filter called an “Instagram experience” that takes stunningly beautiful celestial objects and places them right next to you on camera. This includes the wreckage of … Read more
When a star is born or dies, or any other highly energetic phenomenon occurs in the universe, it emits X-rays, which are high-energy particles of light that are not visible to the naked eye. These X-rays are the same kind that doctors use to take pictures of broken bones in the body. But instead of … Read more
When a star is born or dies, or any other highly energetic phenomenon occurs in the universe, it emits X-rays, which are high-energy particles of light that are not visible to the naked eye. These X-rays are the same kind that doctors use to take pictures of broken bones in the body. But instead of … Read more