http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ High definition views of Chandra's exciting science en-us no copyright cxcpub@cfa.harvard.edu (Chandra webmaster) cxcpub@cfa.harvard.edu (Chandra webmaster) Science & Technology Government clean Chandra, X-ray, Astronomy, NASA, Observatory NASA/Chandra X-ray Center The latest audio/video features from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory Kim Kowal Arcand cxcpub@cfa.harvard.edu http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/hd/hdimage_300.jpg http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/hd/ http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/hd/hdimage_250.jpg http://chandra.harvard.edu/graphics/amp/amp_background.jpg http://chandra.harvard.edu/graphics/amp/amp_banner.png http://chandra.harvard.edu/graphics/amp/amp_halfbanner.png http://www.nasa.gov/276333main_logo.png http://www.nasa.gov/276334main_small_logo.png http://www.nasa.gov/276332main_half-banner.png http://www.nasa.gov/276330main_background.png http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/podcasting/ http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts231109_hd.html http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts231109_hd.html Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST This never-before-seen view of the turbulent heart of our Milky Way combines a near-infrared view from Hubble, an infrared image from Spitzer, and X-ray data from Chandra. clean 00:01:17 Multiwavelength Galactic Center in 60 Seconds This never-before-seen view of the turbulent heart of our Milky Way combines a near-infrared view from Hubble, an infrared image from Spitzer, and X-ray data from Chandra. http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts091109_hd.html http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts091109_hd.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST Cassiopeia A is a supernova remnant found embedded in the constellation that bears its name, which is known as the queen in Greek mythology. clean 00:01:05 Cassiopeia A in 60 Seconds Cassiopeia A is a supernova remnant found embedded in the constellation that bears its name, which is known as the queen in Greek mythology. http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts261009_hd.html http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts261009_hd.html Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:00:00 EST The most distant galaxy cluster yet has been found some 10.2 billion light-years from Earth. clean 00:01:18 JKCS041 in 60 Seconds The most distant galaxy cluster yet has been found some 10.2 billion light-years from Earth. http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts071009_hd.html http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts071009_hd.html Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:00:00 EST NGC 6240 is a system in which two supermassive black holes are a mere 3,000 light years apart, virtually nothing in astronomical terms. clean 00:01:59 NGC 6240 in 60 Seconds NGC 6240 is a system in which two supermassive black holes are a mere 3,000 light years apart, virtually nothing in astronomical terms. http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts220909_hd.html http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts220909_hd.html Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:00:00 EST This image from the Chandra X-ray Observatory reveals a wealth of exotic objects and high-energy features at the center of our Milky Way galaxy. clean 00:01:14 Galactic Center in 60 Seconds This image from the Chandra X-ray Observatory reveals a wealth of exotic objects and high-energy features at the center of our Milky Way galaxy. http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts140909_hd.html http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts140909_hd.html Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:00:00 EST This composite image of the Hydra A galaxy cluster shows 10-million-degree gas observed by Chandra and jets of radio emission observed by the Very Large Array. clean 00:01:19 Hydra A in 60 Seconds This composite image of the Hydra A galaxy cluster shows 10-million-degree gas observed by Chandra and jets of radio emission observed by the Very Large Array. http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts280809_hd.html http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts280809_hd.html Fri, 28 Aug 2009 12:00:00 EST A new study from two of NASA's "Great Observatories" provides fresh insight into how some stars are born, along with a beautiful new image of a stellar nursery in our own Milky Way Galaxy. clean 00:01:18 Cepheus B in 60 Seconds A new study from two of NASA's "Great Observatories" provides fresh insight into how some stars are born, along with a beautiful new image of a stellar nursery in our own Milky Way Galaxy. http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts100809_hd.html http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts100809_hd.html Mon, 10 Aug 2009 12:00:00 EST In Florence, Italy, in the year 1609, the world changed. Using a small telescope, Galileo proved that the Earth is not distinct from the universe, but part of it. And he showed that there is much more to the universe than we see with the naked eye. clean 00:01:44 Introductory Trailer to Chandra In Florence, Italy, in the year 1609, the world changed. Using a small telescope, Galileo proved that the Earth is not distinct from the universe, but part of it. And he showed that there is much more to the universe than we see with the naked eye. http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts230709_hd.html http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts230709_hd.html Thu, 23 Jul 2009 12:00:00 EST The supernova remnant known as E0102 was one of the targets that Chandra first observed after its launch in 1999. clean 00:01:19 E0102 in 60 Seconds The supernova remnant known as E0102 was one of the targets that Chandra first observed after its launch in 1999. http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts100709_hd.html http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts100709_hd.html Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:00:00 EST This beautiful image gives a new look at Stephan's Quintet, a compact group of galaxies discovered about 130 years ago and located about 280 million light years from Earth. clean 00:01:14 Stephan's Quintet in 60 Seconds This beautiful image gives a new look at Stephan's Quintet, a compact group of galaxies discovered about 130 years ago and located about 280 million light years from Earth. http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts250609_hd.html http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts250609_hd.html Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:00:00 EST We start with an optical and infrared image that shows the crowded area around the object known as GRS 1915+105, or GRS 1915 for short. clean 00:01:27 GRS 1915 in 60 Seconds We start with an optical and infrared image that shows the crowded area around the object known as GRS 1915+105, or GRS 1915 for short. http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts290509_hd.html http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts290509_hd.html Fri, 29 May 2009 12:00:00 EST This sequence begins with an infrared view from the Spitzer Space Telescope of the central region of the Milky Way. clean 00:01:01 Galactic Ridge in 60 Seconds This sequence begins with an infrared view from the Spitzer Space Telescope of the central region of the Milky Way. http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts150509_hd.html http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts150509_hd.html Fri, 15 May 2009 12:00:00 EST This image contains one of the most complex galaxy clusters known, which is located about 5.4 billion light years from Earth. clean 00:01:15 MacsJ0717 in 60 Seconds This image contains one of the most complex galaxy clusters known, which is located about 5.4 billion light years from Earth. http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts010509_hd.html http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts010509_hd.html Fri, 01 May 2009 12:00:00 EST NGC 4194 is a galaxy that is found about 110 million light years from Earth. clean 00:01:17 Medusa in 60 Seconds NGC 4194 is a galaxy that is found about 110 million light years from Earth. http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts170409_hd.html http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts170409_hd.html Fri, 17 Apr 2009 12:00:00 EST Chandra's X-ray image of the Tarantula Nebula gives scientists a close-up view of the drama of star formation and star evolution. clean 00:01:12 30 Doradus in 60 Seconds Chandra's X-ray image of the Tarantula Nebula gives scientists a close-up view of the drama of star formation and star evolution. http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts030409_hd.html http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts030409_hd.html Fri, 03 Apr 2009 12:00:00 EST A small dense object is responsible for the remarkably complex and intriguing structures seen in this image from the Chandra X-ray Observatory. clean 00:01:23 PSR B1509-58 in 60 Seconds A small dense object is responsible for the remarkably complex and intriguing structures seen in this image from the Chandra X-ray Observatory. http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts230309_hd.html http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts230309_hd.html Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:00:00 EST NGC 604 is a divided neighborhood in the galaxy M33, where some 200 hot, young massive stars reside. clean 00:01:16 NGC 604 in 60 Seconds NGC 604 is a divided neighborhood in the galaxy M33, where some 200 hot, young massive stars reside. http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts050309_hd.html http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts050309_hd.html Thu, 05 Mar 2009 12:00:00 EST The Crab Nebula is one of the best-known images ever taken by the Chandra X-ray Observatory. clean 00:01:18 Crab Nebula in 60 Seconds The Crab Nebula is one of the best-known images ever taken by the Chandra X-ray Observatory. http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts100209_hd.html http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts100209_hd.html Tue, 10 Feb 2009 12:00:00 EST This image of the spiral galaxy Messier 101 is a composite of observations from NASA's three Great Observatories. clean 00:01:12 M101 in 60 Seconds This image of the spiral galaxy Messier 101 is a composite of observations from NASA's three Great Observatories. http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts230109_hd.html http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts230109_hd.html Fri, 23 Jan 2009 12:00:00 EST The composite image shows the galaxy cluster known as Abell 85, which is located about 740 million light years from Earth. clean 00:01:17 Abell 85 in 60 Seconds The composite image shows the galaxy cluster known as Abell 85, which is located about 740 million light years from Earth. http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts080109_hd.html http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts080109_hd.html Thu, 08 Jan 2009 12:00:00 EST For the first time, a multiwavelength three-dimensional (3-D) reconstruction of a supernova remnant has been created. clean 00:01:23 3-D Fly-Through of Cassiopeia A For the first time, a multiwavelength three-dimensional (3-D) reconstruction of a supernova remnant has been created. http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts221208_hd.html http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts221208_hd.html Mon, 22 Dec 2008 12:00:00 EST This image shows how complex a star's afterlife can be. clean 00:01:35 G292.01+8 in 60 Seconds This image shows how complex a star's afterlife can be. http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts121208_hd.html http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts121208_hd.html Fri, 12 Dec 2008 12:00:00 EST M84 is a massive elliptical galaxy located about 55 million light years from Earth in the Virgo Cluster. clean 00:01:04 M84 in 60 Seconds M84 is a massive elliptical galaxy located about 55 million light years from Earth in the Virgo Cluster. http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts251108_hd.html http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts251108_hd.html Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:00:00 EST M87 is a giant elliptical galaxy. At a distance of about 60 million light-years from Earth, M87 is the largest galaxy in the Virgo cluster of some 2,000 galaxies. clean 00:01:22 M87 in 60 Seconds M87 is a giant elliptical galaxy. At a distance of about 60 million light-years from Earth, M87 is the largest galaxy in the Virgo cluster of some 2,000 galaxies. http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts141108_hd.html http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts141108_hd.html Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:00:00 EST Abell 1689 is a massive cluster of galaxies located about 2.3 billion light-years away. clean 00:01:30 Abell 1689 in 60 Seconds Abell 1689 is a massive cluster of galaxies located about 2.3 billion light-years away. http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts311008.html http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts311008.html Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EST In 1995 or 1996 a supernova exploded in a nearby galaxy, but no one on Earth knew it at the time. clean 00:01:13 SN1996cr in 60 Seconds In 1995 or 1996 a supernova exploded in a nearby galaxy, but no one on Earth knew it at the time. http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts161008_hd.html http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts161008_hd.html Thu, 16 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EST RCW 108 is a region where stars are actively forming about 4,000 light-years from Earth. clean 00:01:29 RCW 108 in 60 Seconds RCW 108 is a region where stars are actively forming about 4,000 light-years from Earth. http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts021008_hd.html http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts021008_hd.html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EST The giant galaxy, Perseus A, which is also known as NGC 1275, is a well-known source of strong radio radiation. clean 00:01:31 Perseus A in 60 Seconds The giant galaxy, Perseus A, which is also known as NGC 1275, is a well-known source of strong radio radiation. http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts190908_hd.html http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts190908_hd.html Fri, 19 Sep 2008 12:00:00 EST This composite of data from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory and the Hubble Space Telescope is another look for NGC 6543, better known as the Cat's Eye nebula. clean 00:01:48 Cat's Eye Nebula in 60 Seconds Plus This composite of data from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory and the Hubble Space Telescope is another look for NGC 6543, better known as the Cat's Eye nebula. http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts040908_hd.html http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts040908_hd.html Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:00:00 EST Two galaxy clusters, each a quadrillion times the mass of the Sun, collided to form the system formally known as Macs J0025.4-1222. clean 00:01:49 Macs J0025.4-1222 in 60 Seconds Plus Two galaxy clusters, each a quadrillion times the mass of the Sun, collided to form the system formally known as Macs J0025.4-1222. http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts210808_hd.html http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts210808_hd.html Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:00:00 EST This image of the mammoth spiral galaxy M81, located about 12 million light years away, contains data from four different NASA satellites. clean 00:01:06 M81 in 60 Seconds This image of the mammoth spiral galaxy M81, located about 12 million light years away, contains data from four different NASA satellites. http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts080808_hd.html http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts080808_hd.html Fri, 08 Aug 2008 12:00:00 EST The brightest supernova ever recorded on Earth, this spectacular light show was documented in China, Japan, Europe, and the Arab world. It was brighter than Venus, and visible during the day for weeks. clean 00:01:09 SN 1006 in 60 Seconds The brightest supernova ever recorded on Earth, this spectacular light show was documented in China, Japan, Europe, and the Arab world. It was brighter than Venus, and visible during the day for weeks. http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts240708_hd.html http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts240708_hd.html Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:00:00 EST There is nothing subtle about the black hole in the galaxy Centaurus A. First off, it's about 10 million times more massive than the sun, and Chandra's X-ray image shows it's not just sitting quietly as a bright point in the middle. clean 00:01:14 Centaurus A in 60 Seconds There is nothing subtle about the black hole in the galaxy Centaurus A. First off, it's about 10 million times more massive than the sun, and Chandra's X-ray image shows it's not just sitting quietly as a bright point in the middle. http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts110708_hd.html http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts110708_hd.html Fri, 11 Jul 2008 12:00:00 EST A composite image of NGC 4258, about 25 million light-years from Earth, shows an X-shaped pattern when seen in different types of light. clean 00:01:09 NGC 4258 in 60 Seconds A composite image of NGC 4258, about 25 million light-years from Earth, shows an X-shaped pattern when seen in different types of light. http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts300608_hd.html http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts300608_hd.html Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:00:00 EST About a hundred and forty years ago, the light from a supernova explosion in our galaxy reached the Earth, but no one saw it. The discovery of this supernova remnant helps astronomers better understand how often these stellar time-bombs go off in our galaxy. clean 00:01:11 G1.9+0.3 in 60 Seconds About a hundred and forty years ago, the light from a supernova explosion in our galaxy reached the Earth, but no one saw it. The discovery of this supernova remnant helps astronomers better understand how often these stellar time-bombs go off in our galaxy. http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts120608_hd.html http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts120608_hd.html Thu, 12 Jun 2008 12:00:00 EST In 3C321, a jet from a black hole in one of the galaxies is pummeling its neighbor galaxy, the first time this type of galactic violence has ever been seen. The jet could bring big trouble for any planets in its path, but could also trigger a burst of star formation in its wake. clean 00:01:29 3C321 in 60 Seconds In 3C321, a jet from a black hole in one of the galaxies is pummeling its neighbor galaxy, the first time this type of galactic violence has ever been seen. The jet could bring big trouble for any planets in its path, but could also trigger a burst of star formation in its wake. http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts210508_hd.html http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts210508_hd.html Wed, 21 May 2008 12:00:00 EST Like the Milky Way, Sombrero is a spiral galaxy. However, we see Sombrero edge-on from our vantage point from Earth, rather than the face-down perspective that is more familiar. clean 00:01:45 Sombrero Galaxy in 60 Seconds Like the Milky Way, Sombrero is a spiral galaxy. However, we see Sombrero edge-on from our vantage point from Earth, rather than the face-down perspective that is more familiar. http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts070508_hd.html http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts070508_hd.html Wed, 07 May 2008 12:00:00 EST The supernova explosion that created this object was witnessed on Earth about 400 ago years by many skywatchers, including the astronomer Johannes Kepler. This object, which now bears Kepler's name, is the remains of a massive star's demise. clean 00:01:11 Kepler's Supernova Remnant in 60 Seconds The supernova explosion that created this object was witnessed on Earth about 400 ago years by many skywatchers, including the astronomer Johannes Kepler. This object, which now bears Kepler's name, is the remains of a massive star's demise. http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts140408_hd.html http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts140408_hd.html Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:00:00 EST When seen in visible light from the Hubble Space Telescope, M82 looks like an ordinary spiral galaxy. clean 00:01:58 M82 in 60 Seconds When seen in visible light from the Hubble Space Telescope, M82 looks like an ordinary spiral galaxy. http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts310308_hd.html http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts310308_hd.html Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:00:00 EST In 1054 A.D., a star's death in the constellation Taurus was observed on Earth. Now, almost a thousand years later, a superdense neutron star left behind by the explosion is spewing out a blizzard of extremely high-energy particles into the expanding debris field known as the Crab Nebula. clean 00:01:08 The Crab Nebula in 60 Seconds In 1054 A.D., a star's death in the constellation Taurus was observed on Earth. Now, almost a thousand years later, a superdense neutron star left behind by the explosion is spewing out a blizzard of extremely high-energy particles into the expanding debris field known as the Crab Nebula. http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts180308_hd.html http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts180308_hd.html Tue, 18 Mar 2008 12:00:00 EST Hubble's image of M51, also known as the Whirlpool Galaxy, shows the majestic spiral arms that are actually long lanes of stars and gas laced with dust. The infrared image from Spitzer also reveals stars and the glow from clouds of interstellar dust. clean 00:01:11 M51 in 60 Seconds Hubble's image of M51, also known as the Whirlpool Galaxy, shows the majestic spiral arms that are actually long lanes of stars and gas laced with dust. The infrared image from Spitzer also reveals stars and the glow from clouds of interstellar dust. http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts021108_hd.html http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/podcasts/ts/ts021108_hd.html Mon, 11 Feb 2008 12:00:00 EST Cassiopeia A is the 300-year-old remnant created by the supernova explosion of a massive star. Each Great Observatory image highlights different characteristics of the remnant. clean 00:01:08 Cassiopeia A in 60 Seconds Cassiopeia A is the 300-year-old remnant created by the supernova explosion of a massive star. Each Great Observatory image highlights different characteristics of the remnant.