Studying the Nearby Universe with Chandra
Abstract
Description
I highlight results from Chandr observations of nearby galaxies, including the Milky Way. These observations have offered insights into old mysteries and indications of new high energy astrophysical phenomena and processes that are yet to be understood.
Based on an overview talk presented at the IAU Symposium No.214: High Energy Processes and Phenomena in Astrophysics (in press). A complete ps file with high-resolution images can be obtained from http://www.astro.umass.edu/~wqd/papers/talk_IAU214.ps
Based on an overview talk presented at the IAU Symposium No.214: High Energy Processes and Phenomena in Astrophysics (in press). A complete ps file with high-resolution images can be obtained from http://www.astro.umass.edu/~wqd/papers/talk_IAU214.ps