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.
Recent Podcast
Perseus A in 60 Seconds
The giant galaxy, Perseus A, which is also known as NGC 1275, is a well-known source of strong radio radiation.
(2008-10-02)
Video Podcasts: The Incredible Two-Inch Universe
You can use this 4-STEP SCALE MODEL to
imagine some of the distances involved
in NASA's explorations of the universe.
How likely do you think it is that there is life
elsewhere in our galaxy? Intelligent life?
What challenges are there in trying to communicate
with any potential life around other stars?
In other galaxies?
Some people say they feel insignificant after
understanding the scale of the universe; others say
it makes them feel that life on Earth is special; still
others feel amazement at the power of the human
mind. What's your view?
