Organization · United States
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
Also known as SAO, CXC
Observatories
Overview
The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, part of the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian, runs the Chandra X-ray Center for NASA.
Knowledge connections
- OperatesChandra X-ray Observatory
- Member of groupScience Institute
- Associated withThe ADS Literature Service
- Associated withSAO Star Catalog
Sources
The primary and reference sources this topic draws on.
- NASANational Aeronautics and Space Administration
Mission data, planetary science, space telescopes, and public-domain imagery.
Most NASA-produced imagery is in the public domain; individual items are checked for usage terms before publication.