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About the Chandra X-ray Observatory

Chandra X-ray Observatory fact sheets provide current and background information on the telescope and its discoveries. To download the free Adobe Acrobat PDF reader, visit the Adobe download page.

+ Exploring the Invisible Universe: Chandra X-ray Observatory (PDF, 1.14 MB)
+ Chandra X-ray Observatory Quick Facts
+ Chandra X-ray Observatory Center
+ The Inertial Upper Stage: Space Boosts Chandra
+ Chandra X-ray Observatory Quick Facts: Crab Nebula
+ Chandra X-ray Observatory Quick Facts: Cassiopeia A
+ Chandra X-ray Observatory Quick Facts: PKS-0637-752 Quasar
+ Chandra X-ray Observatory Science Fact Sheet
+ Chandra: The Man Behind The Name
+ CXO: Schematic & Specifications
+ Chandra (AXAF) Technical Specifications




	Chandra Special Features See the solar system through Chandra's eyes. + View site Chandra Multimedia The moving world of supernovas, pulsars, quasars black holes and more. + View site




	Chandra X-ray Center + View site
	Chandra Facts + View fact sheets
	Chandra Contacts Megan Watzke Chandra X-ray Ctr. 617-496-7998 Jennifer Morcone Marshall Space Flight Ctr. 256-544-0034

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