Observing band
X-ray
Observatories
Overview
X-rays come from the hottest, most energetic places in the universe — black holes, neutron stars, and galaxy clusters.
Knowledge connections
- Observed byChandra X-ray Observatory
- Observed byHinode
- Associated withGamma-Ray Burst
- Associated withMagnetar Flare
- Associated withTidal Disruption Event
- Associated withCataclysmic Variable
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.