Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory

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

Facts on this topic will be cited from these primary and reference sources.

• 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.