NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory releases red, white and blue cosmic images for America's 250th anniversary
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Brett Tingley
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NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory has released four new images of cosmic phenomena — a galaxy cluster, spiral galaxy Messier 94, a Milky Way nebula, and the Cassiopeia A supernova remnant — colored in red, white, and blue to celebrate the United States' 250th anniversary. The images were produced in collaboration with the Hubble Space Telescope and James Webb Space Telescope, showcasing the universe in patriotic hues while highlighting the scientific capabilities of these observatories.
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NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory has released four stunning images of cosmic wonders, depicted in red, white and blue to coincide with the United States' 250th anniversary on July 4.
NASA's Chandra X-ray observatory, Hubble Space Telescope and James Webb Space Telescope teamed up to produce these gorgeous cosmic fireworks.
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