An Overview of the Performance and Scientific Results from theChandra X‐Ray Observatory
An Overview of the Performance and Scientific Results from theChandra X‐Ray Observatory
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The University of Chicago Press
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TheChandra X‐Ray Observatory(CXO), the X‐ray component of NASA’s Great Observatories, was launched on 1999 July 23 by the space shuttleColumbia. After satellite systems activation, the first X‐rays focused by the telescope were observed on 1999 August 12. Beginning with the initial observation it was clear that the telescope had survived the launch...
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An Overview of the Performance and Scientific Results from theChandra X‐Ray Observatory
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TN_cdi_jstor_primary_10_1086_338108
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0004-6280
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1538-3873
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10.1086/338108
