Images and spectra are key tools astronomers use to investigate the universe, providing insight into how events form and the energy levels of collected light particles.
Chandra X-ray Observatory, launched in 1999, provides detailed images of dramatic cosmic events like supernova explosions and gas falling into black holes, enabling the study of complex objects with both imaging and spectral data.
X-rays emitted by stars forming, dying, and other cosmic events are detected by Chandra, which orbits Earth to avoid atmospheric X-ray absorption, showcasing phenomena like explosive winds from galaxies and interactions of hot gas with dark matter masses.
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