Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 27, 1999

Chandra X-ray Telescope

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 27, 1999 is “Chandra X-ray Telescope,” an image. It is credited to Credit: NASA. The original explanation runs about 190 words.

From the explanation

“Wrapped in protective blankets and mounted atop an Inertial Upper Stage (IUS) rocket, the Chandra X-ray Telescope is seen in this wide-angle view before launch snuggled into the space shuttle Columbia’s payload bay.”

— APOD editors, July 27, 1999

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At a glance

Date: July 27, 1999
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 190 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 27, 1999 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1999-july-27-chandra-x-ray-telescope

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