I am an astrophysicist who has mapped the universe with data from the Chandra X-ray Observatory; Clear, sharp photos help me study energetic black holes
When a star is born or dies, or any very energetic event occurs in the universe, it emits X-rays, which are high-energy particles of light invisible to the naked eye. These x-rays are the type doctors use to take pictures of broken bones in the body. But instead of looking at the shadows cast by… Read More »