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.
Color it!

How to Use the Coloring Book:

  1. Find a picture you would like to color by clicking on the Next and Back arrows.
  2. Pick a coloring tool (brush, pen, or pencil) by clicking on it.
  3. Click on the color you would like to use.
  4. Start coloring by holding down the left mouse button and moving the pointer where you want to color.
  5. If you'd like to color the same picture again, just click on the Reset button. Have fun!
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Try the printable Coloring booklet (in pdf format). This 28-page booklet includes general information on the Chandra spacecraft, launch, black holes, supernovas and more.
Coloring Book