NASA's sophisticated telescope is specially designed to detect X-ray emission from very hot regions of the Universe.

Chandra (Sanskrit: चन्द्र, romanized: Chandra, lit. 'shining' or 'moon'), also known as Soma (Sanskrit: सोम), is the Hindu god of the Moon, and is associated with the night, plants and vegetation.

Apr 14, 2026 · Chandra X-ray Observatory The Chandra X-ray Observatory is the world's most powerful X-ray telescope. It has eight-times greater resolution and is able to detect sources more than 20 …

The Chandra X-ray Observatory (CXO), previously known as the Advanced X-ray Astrophysics Facility (AXAF), is a Flagship-class space telescope launched aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia during …

Jun 30, 2026 · Chandra News Stay up-to-date with the latest news from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory

Dec 16, 2025 · Chandra Cycle 28 Call for Proposals Released 18 December 2025 The CXC is pleased to announce the release of the Chandra Cycle 28 Call for Proposals (CfP). The Call for Proposals, …

Oct 21, 2025 · Chandra OCR 2 is a state of the art OCR model that converts images and PDFs into structured HTML/Markdown/JSON while preserving layout information.

Aug 28, 2025 · New evidence from Chandra indicates that in the hours before the star’s collapse, part of a silicon-rich layer traveled outwards, and broke into a neighboring neon-rich layer. This violent …

Dec 22, 2024 · Discover the significance of Chandra, the Moon God in Hinduism. Explore his symbolism, mythology, rituals, spiritual importance, and modern relevance. Learn how Chandra …

Chandra is designed to observe X-rays from high-energy regions of the universe, such as the remnants of exploded stars. Chandra’s sensitivity makes possible detailed studies of black holes, supernovas, …