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The Chandra X-ray Observatory
Exploring the high energy universe
Langbeschreibung
NASA's Chandra X-Ray Observatory has ushered in a revolution in X-ray astronomy. Over the last two decades Chandra has captured stunning celestial X-ray images, measured spectra and monitored light curves to reveal and map the hottest, most energetic regions of the universe. Written by leading experts in each sub-field to celebrate its 20th anniversary, this book includes current reviews of the major discoveries and scientific results made by Chandra. Documenting the progress, discoveries and developments implemented by the mission, this book provides its readers with a comprehensive review of the mission thus far and its potential future implications. Including beautiful images of celestial sources generated from Chandra, and multi-wavelength data, as well as 3D figures and movies, interactive illustrations are also used throughout to enhance the text.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Belinda Wilkes is a senior astrophysicist at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics. She has served as a director of the Chandra X-ray Center, which operates the Chandra X-ray Observatory on contract with NASA, since 2014. She is the author or co-author of more than 460 publications, including refereed science papers, book chapters, papers in conference proceedings, abstracts, white papers, and of science articles in the public media.
ISBN-13:
9780750321631
Veröffentl:
2019
Seiten:
500
Autor:
Belinda J Wilkes
eBook Typ:
Video
eBook Format:
EPUB
Kopierschutz:
2 - DRM Adobe
Sprache:
Englisch
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