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Because X-Rays do not penetrate the earth's surface. The Chandra X-Ray Observatory would be completely useless on the ground because it detects X-Rays. Therefore, it must be in space to detect the rays.
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What is the purpose of the chandra xray observatory?
the mission was to find white dwarfs a category of stars
Is the Chandra a space or land based telescope?
It is a space based XRAY telescope
What are NASA's the best observatories?
There are four: Hubble Space Telescope, Compton Gamma Ray Observatory, Chandra X-ray Observatory, and the Spitzer Space Telescope.
What space shuttle launched on July 22 1999?
Columbia was launched on 23rd July 1999 carrying the Chandra X-ray Observatory
The Chandra X-ray Observatory must operate in space because?
x-rays do not penetrate the earths atmosphere there for it has to operate in space in order to view this part of the electromagnetic spectrum
What is the expected lifespan of Chandra X-ray Observatory?
Prior to being launched into space on 23 Jul 1999 on STS-93, the Chandra X-Ray Observatory (CXO) was given an expected lifetime of 5 years. In September 2001 NASA extended the CXO's lifetime to 10 years "based on the observatory's outstanding results." Physically the observatory could last for much longer. A study performed at the Chandra X-ray Center indicated that the CXO could last at least 15 years. Because current technology cannot significantly improve upon the resolving power of Chandra's mirrors, it's unlikely that another x-ray observatory will be launched before 2015. So we'll probably get to see just how long Chandra can last.
Which spacecraft deployed the Chandra X-ray Observatory?
Unmanded mission:)
How have the chandra and hubble telescopes helped scientists?
The Hubble space telescope uses optical sensors to gather data of distant objects; as it is located outside of the Earths atmosphere it is not subject to the distortions associated with terrestrial telescopes. The Chandra (X-ray observatory) gathers x-ray data about the universe; again, this cannot be achieved with terrestrial based observatory instruments
How hubble and chandra telescopes have helped scientists?
The Hubble space telescope uses optical sensors to gather data of distant objects; as it is located outside of the Earths atmosphere it is not subject to the distortions associated with terrestrial telescopes. The Chandra (X-ray observatory) gathers x-ray data about the universe; again, this cannot be achieved with terrestrial based observatory instruments
When was Onsala Space Observatory created?
Onsala Space Observatory was created in 1949.
Who is the father of mathematical astrophysics?
Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar calculated the famous "Chandrasekhar Limit" and did a lot of other seminal work in astrophysics. The Chandra X-ray space observatory was named in his honor.
What is the most famouse earth-orbiting satellite?
I would have to say the Moon, but there are many famous satellites that orbit Earth (Hubble, the International Space Station, Chandra X-ray Observatory, etc.)
