Chandra X-ray Observatory Flashcards
1
Q
Which space agency has developed this ?
A
NASA
2
Q
What does the telescope observe ?
A
Black holes , quasars , supernovas and all sources of high energy in the universe
3
Q
What was this previously called ?
A
Advanced X-ray Astrophysics Facility (AXAF)
4
Q
Who is this telescope currently named after ?
A
Nobel prize winning Indian American Astrophysicist Subramanyam Chandrashekhar
