Harvard University
Harvard Univ.: Chandra X Ray Observatory Center
The Chandra Observatory uses x-ray telescopes to learn more about the make-up of the universe. To learn more about x-ray telescopes and to see what they reveal, click here for the official Chandra X-ray Observatory website.
Harvard University
Smithsonian Astrophysical: Chandra X Ray Observatory
Chandra X-Ray Observatory is an space observatory designed to detect x-rays. The public web site gives information about Chandra and X-ray astronomy in general (in field guide). It also gives educational materials for teachers.
University of California
U.c. Berkeley: Spectra From Space
View the entire spectrum of electromagnetic radiation and get information on telescopes especially designed to view different wavelengths of the spectrum.
University of Wisconsin
The Why Files: Things That Go Bump in Space
Contains an introduction to x-ray astronomy, describing how x-rays are being used by scientists to learn about the universe. Also contains links to sites describing black holes, dark matter, neutron stars, and how they are investigated...
Curated OER
Science Kids: Science Images: The Sun
An amazing photo of the sun taken by an x-ray telescope.
Curated OER
Axaf
View the entire spectrum of electromagnetic radiation and get information on telescopes especially designed to view different wavelengths of the spectrum.