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Cassiopeia A, Chandra X-ray Cas A on Blue: This striking color rendition displays a wealth of detail and drama. Note the shock wave on the outer edge, and the blow-out on the upper left, as well as the enigmatic bright spot in the middle.

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English: Cassiopeia A, Chandra X-ray Cas A on Blue: This striking color rendition displays a wealth of detail and drama. Note the shock wave on the outer edge, and the blow-out on the upper left, as well as the enigmatic bright spot in the middle. The colors represent X-ray brightness (yellow = brightest, blue = background), not temperature.
Date 26 August 1999 (upload date)
Source Cassiopeia A, Chandra X-ray
Author Credit: NASA/CXC/SAO (courtesy, C.Jones)
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