How do you weigh the biggest black holes in the universe? One answer can be found with data from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory.
The biggest black holes may feed just like the smallest ones, according to data from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory.
At a mere 140 years old, supernova remnant G1.9+0.3 is the youngest in the Milky Way galaxy.
A new study using Chandra X-ray Observatory data shows globular clusters might be surprisingly less mature than previously thought.
Using Chandra data, astronomers have made the best ever determination of the power of a supernova explosion that was visible from Earth long ago.
With help from Chandra, scientists may have detected a binary star system destroyed in a supernova explosion.
A new study provides more evidence on how whirling, supermassive black holes may affect galaxy growth.
A powerful jet from a super massive black hole is blasting a nearby galaxy.
Astronomers using NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory found a black hole in the galaxy M33 contains 16 times the mass of the Sun.
The brightest stellar explosion ever recorded may be a long-sought new type of supernova.
NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory marks seven years of stunning revelations.
Chandra astronomers prove dark matter exists.
A team of Chandra scientists have discovered how magnetic fields are powering black hole accretion disks.
Chandra scientists announce black holes are the most fuel-efficient 'engines' in the universe.
X-ray astronomers announce two galactic discoveries that confirm one theory and generate another.
A galactic surprise shows Chandra scientists how tricky black holes can be.
Cosmic rays have a need for speed that exposes their possible point of origin.
The Milky Way's central black hole shows a brighter side by nurturing young stars.
X-ray super-flares could be the key to survival of young planets.
Chandra X-ray Observatory reveals period of increased black hole growth.