I’m an astrophysicist mapping the universe with data from the Chandra X-ray Observatory – bright, sharp photos help me study energetic black holes
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