X-ray data from Chandra gives a new view of Webb images

A recent project combining data from the James Webb and Hubble Space Telescopes has been fun for telescope team-ups. There is a second set of images that combine data from the Chandra X-ray Observatory and the James Webb Space Telescope

The Chandra observatory looks in the X-ray wavelength to investigate phenomena like kilonova explosions, search for the universe's missing matter, and capture stunning images of the universe as seen in X-ray observations. It's been used to find a possible exoplanet. It wants to show these objects in a new light after looking at the targets of the first images.

From the top left, you can see Stephan's Quintet, the CartwheelGalaxy, the Carine Nebula, and the first Webb deep field. The Chandra X-ray data has been added to the original images in shades of blue and purple, picking out the X-rays being given off by things like extremely hot gas, bright young stars, or black holes.

Chandra observes higher energy X-rays which are given off by high energy processes. Astronomers can see phenomena which would be invisible if they looked at the other wavelength. The Chandra data showed that two of the five close galaxies collided at a rate of 2 million miles per hour. The gas is being heated to tens of millions of degrees. The X-rays show some of the hottest and most massive young stars.

When used along with other tools, it becomes even more powerful. NASA said that webb is designed to work in concert with NASA's many other telescopes as well as facilities on the ground. The power of any of these telescopes is only enhanced when they are joined with other telescopes.

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