Discover the images of the Chandra X-ray Observatory. Dive into the wonder of everything from Black Holes to X-ray Binaries. Below you can find various ways to find just the images you are looking for.
Recent Chandra Results
Finding Chandra Images
Images by Date
All Chandra images released to the public listed in chronological order from First Light to the present.
Constellations
Background information on selected constellations and links to objects observed within them.
Top Rated Images
You can vote on your favorite images. This top rated Chandra images page will change over time.
Chandra Image Tools
Special Features Interactive pieces presenting Chandra images in unique ways. Includes comparisons with art images, additional scientific contexts, and other interactive explorations by date or category.
Multiwavelength Images
Explore these interactive images by turning on and off the different kinds of light incorporated into the composite (X-ray, optical, radio, infrared, etc).
Image Handouts
Chandra X-ray Observatory images with short captions that may be printed on a single page.
OpenFits
With a basic understanding of astronomy data and image processing software, you can create your own astronomy images from FITS files.