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Chandra Satellite in Explore the Universe

Launched in 1999, Chandra is the most powerful x-ray telescope ever built. With it scientists can explore the exotic realm of super-hot, high-energy x-ray sources, including exploding stars and black holes. A 1/5-scale model of the orbiting observatory hangs in the gallery.

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