Chandra, the space-based observatory that brings us incredible x-ray images of the most extreme environments in the cosmos, is at risk of cancellation. It’ll be a huge loss to astronomy if the mission ends prematurely for budget reasons. Go to https://www.savechandra.org/ to find out how to help #SaveChandra
Save the Chandra X-ray Observatory

Ask Congress to #SaveChandra! | The Chandra X-ray Observatory, one of NASA's last Great Observatories, has revolutionized our understanding of the Universe and inspired a new generation of explorers. It is now under threat of cancellation for budgetary reasons, even as it delivers best-of-missi

Save the Chandra X-ray Observatory
You can read more about the image above here https://chandra.harvard.edu/photo/2023/cena/ and browse the Chandra photo gallery to see some of the other incredible images and science the Chandra Observatory has brought us. #SaveChandra
Chandra :: Photo Album :: Centaurus A :: May 2, 2023

@AstroKatie As a side note, good to see you again!

@AstroKatie

I emailed my congress-critters. 🤞

Thomas Connor (@[email protected])

https://www.space.com/chandra-x-ray-observatory-nasa-fy2025-budget

Astrodon - The Astro Community
@AstroKatie good to see you back on Mastodon. Just spotted this on the shelves in Melbourne, AUS.
(Repositioned it to a more prominent position 🤫