Chandra's Cosmos: Dark Matter, Black Holes, and Other Wonders Revealed by Nasa's Premier X-Ray Observatory

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The book offers a captivating exploration of the universe through the lens of the Chandra X-Ray Observatory, highlighting its unique ability to reveal phenomena invisible to traditional telescopes. Organized into three parts, it delves into the cosmic web and dark matter in "The Big," investigates the mysteries of neutron stars and black holes in "The Bad," and celebrates the beauty of stars and potential life on exoplanets in "The Beautiful." Wallace H. Tucker weaves together engaging stories that illuminate the high-energy universe and its wonders.