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Restless Universe: Understanding X-Ray Astronomy in the Age of Chandra and Newton PDF

229 Pages·2002·4.602 MB·English
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Drawing on observations from Chandra, Newton, and previous X- ray observatories, the author provides an accessible introduction to the history, methods, and future of X-ray astronomy. Throughout he emphasizes the importance of Chandra-a space-based telescope like Hubble-and future telescopes like it, and discusses why X-ray astronomy is worth the expense. Schlegel is a research astrophysicist at the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory.
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