This graphic shows a three-dimensional map of stars near the Sun. These stars are close enough that they could be prime targets for direct imaging searches for planets using future telescopes. The blue haloes represent stars that have been observed with NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory and ESA’s XMM-Newton. The yellow star at the center of […]
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Chandra X-Ray Observatory, Astrophysics, Exoplanet Science, Exoplanets, Galaxies, Stars, & Black Holes Research, Marshall Astrophysics, Marshall Science Research & Projects, Marshall Space Flight Center, Science & Research, Stars, Studying Exoplanets, The Universe
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June 12, 2024
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