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NASA Satellites Find High-Energy Surprises in 'Constant' Crab Nebula

NASA Satellites Find High-Energy Surprises in 'Constant' Crab Nebula
Date taken Wed Jan 12 2011 Authorship NASA's GSFC centre Keywords & Keyphrases NASA Satellites Find High-Energy Surprises in 'Constant' Crab Nebula Metadata JSON

Behind the image

NASA image release January 12, 2010 NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory reveals the complex X-ray-emitting central region of the Crab Nebula. This image is 9.8 light-years across. Chandra observations were not compatible with the study of the nebula's X-ray variations. To read more go to: geeked.gsfc.nasa.gov/?p=4945 Credit: NASA/CXC/SAO/F. Seward et al. NASA Goddard Space Flight Center enables NASA’s mission through four scientific endeavors: Earth Science, Heliophysics, Solar System Exploration, and Astrophysics. Goddard plays a leading role in NASA’s accomplishments by contributing compelling scientific knowledge to advance the Agency’s mission. Follow us on Twitter Join us on Facebook