x-ray astronomy

"On July 23, 1999, the Chandra X-Ray Observatory, the most powerful X-ray telescope ever built, was launched aboard the space shuttle Columbia. Since then, Chandra has given us a view of the universe that is largely hidden from telescopes sensitive only to visible light"--Provided by publisher.

Explains the purpose of the Chandra X-ray Observatory, describes how it was made, and profiles the people who run it.

Provides an introduction to telescopes and observatories, answering questions about the history of star spotting, how light travels through space, how optical telescopes work, x-ray astronomy, and related topics.