An overview of the Chandra mission and goals, Chandra's namesake, top 10 facts.
Classroom activities, printable materials, interactive games & more.
Overview of X-ray Astronomy and X-ray sources: black holes to galaxy clusters.
All Chandra images released to the public listed by date & by category
Current Chandra press releases, status reports, interviews & biographies.
A collection of multimedia, illustrations & animations, a glossary, FAQ & more.
A collection of illustrations, animations and video.
Chandra discoveries in an audio/video format.
Q&A: Chandra Mission

Q:
I want to know about:
1. The key features of the Chandra X-ray Observatory?
2. Functions of the instruments on the Chandra X-ray Observatory?
3. Discoveries made or information gathered by the astronomers using the Chandra X-ray Observatory?

A:
The most comprehensive and up-to-date information about the Chandra mission is available through the Chandra web site (and linked sites) which you have accessed at chandra.harvard.edu. Check the "About the Chandra" section at http://chandra.harvard.edu/about/index.html for information on the observatory, including key features & instrument functions. The photo album has the most recent science images & discoveries at http://chandra.harvard.edu/photo/index.html

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