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Perseus A in 60 Seconds (10-02-2008)
The giant galaxy, Perseus A, which is also known as NGC 1275, is a well-known source of strong radio radiation.
The giant galaxy, Perseus A, which is also known as NGC 1275, is a well-known source of strong radio radiation.
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-- A Monster Galaxy at the Heart of Perseus Cluster
-- Tour of Perseus A
Cat's Eye Nebula in 60 Seconds Plus (09-19-2008)
This composite of data from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory and the Hubble Space Telescope is another look for NGC 6543, better known as the Cat's Eye nebula.
This composite of data from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory and the Hubble Space Telescope is another look for NGC 6543, better known as the Cat's Eye nebula.
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-- The Cat's Eye Nebula Redux
-- Tour of Cat's Eye Nebula
Macs J0025.4-1222 in 60 Seconds Plus (09-04-2008)
Two galaxy clusters, each a quadrillion times the mass of the Sun, collided to form the system formally known as Macs J0025.4-1222.
Two galaxy clusters, each a quadrillion times the mass of the Sun, collided to form the system formally known as Macs J0025.4-1222.
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-- MACS J0025.4-1222
-- Tour of Macs J0025.4-1222
M81 in 60 Seconds (08-21-2008)
This image of the mammoth spiral galaxy M81, located about 12 million light years away, contains data from four different NASA satellites.
This image of the mammoth spiral galaxy M81, located about 12 million light years away, contains data from four different NASA satellites.
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-- Black Holes Have Simple Feeding Habits
-- Tour of M81
SN 1006 in 60 Seconds (08-08-2008)
The brightest supernova ever recorded on Earth, this spectacular light show was documented in China, Japan, Europe, and the Arab world. It was brighter than Venus, and visible during the day for weeks.
The brightest supernova ever recorded on Earth, this spectacular light show was documented in China, Japan, Europe, and the Arab world. It was brighter than Venus, and visible during the day for weeks.
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-- Liberating Star Stuff
-- Tour of SN 1006
Centaurus A in 60 Seconds (07-24-2008)
There is nothing subtle about the black hole in the galaxy Centaurus A. First off, it's about 10 million times more massive than the sun, and Chandra's X-ray image shows it's not just sitting quietly as a bright point in the middle.
There is nothing subtle about the black hole in the galaxy Centaurus A. First off, it's about 10 million times more massive than the sun, and Chandra's X-ray image shows it's not just sitting quietly as a bright point in the middle.
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-- Jet Power and Black Hole Assortment Revealed in New Chandra Image
-- Tour of Centaurus A
NGC 4258 in 60 Seconds (07-11-2008)
A composite image of NGC 4258, about 25 million light-years from Earth, shows an X-shaped pattern when seen in different types of light.
A composite image of NGC 4258, about 25 million light-years from Earth, shows an X-shaped pattern when seen in different types of light.
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-- Mysterious Arms Revealed
-- Tour of NGC 4258
G1.9+0.3 in 60 Seconds (06-30-2008)
About a hundred and forty years ago, the light from a supernova explosion in our galaxy reached the Earth, but no one saw it. The discovery of this supernova remnant helps astronomers better understand how often these stellar time-bombs go off in our galaxy.
About a hundred and forty years ago, the light from a supernova explosion in our galaxy reached the Earth, but no one saw it. The discovery of this supernova remnant helps astronomers better understand how often these stellar time-bombs go off in our galaxy.
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-- Discovery of Most Recent Supernova in Our Galaxy
-- Tour of G1.9+0.3
3C321 in 60 Seconds (06-12-2008)
In 3C321, a jet from a black hole in one of the galaxies is pummeling its neighbor galaxy, the first time this type of galactic violence has ever been seen. The jet could bring big trouble for any planets in its path, but could also trigger a burst of star formation in its wake.
In 3C321, a jet from a black hole in one of the galaxies is pummeling its neighbor galaxy, the first time this type of galactic violence has ever been seen. The jet could bring big trouble for any planets in its path, but could also trigger a burst of star formation in its wake.
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-- Black Hole Fires at Neighboring Galaxy
-- What's in a Name?
Sombrero Galaxy in 60 Seconds (05-21-2008)
Like the Milky Way, Sombrero is a spiral galaxy. However, we see Sombrero edge-on from our vantage point from Earth, rather than the face-down perspective that is more familiar.
Like the Milky Way, Sombrero is a spiral galaxy. However, we see Sombrero edge-on from our vantage point from Earth, rather than the face-down perspective that is more familiar.
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-- A Great Observatories View
-- Tour of Sombrero
Please note: These podcasts include artist illustrations and conceptual animations in addition to astronomical data.
Revised: October 03, 2008