Chandra X-ray Telescope

The Chandra X-ray Observatory model, which explores the mysteries of the universe, is suspended in the air. Since its launch in 1999, the Chandra X-ray Observatory has captured X-rays from high-energy celestial bodies such as black holes and neutron stars, revealing the mystery of the universe to us. Through augmented reality technology, you will gain an intuitive understanding of the working principle of astronomical telescopes and stimulate infinite curiosity about the vast expanse of the sky.

The unit is designed for unsupervised public use: controls are recessed or shielded, moving parts are enclosed, and the interface is operable by a child of about six with no instruction. Where a screen is used, the language can be switched without changing the hardware, and the content can be replaced on site.

The scientific principle of the Chandra X-ray Observatory is to study the physical, chemical, and structural characteristics of celestial bodies by receiving X-ray radiation from them. X-rays are a type of high-energy electromagnetic radiation typically generated by high-energy electrons interacting with atomic nuclei in the inner shell of an atom. When X-ray radiation passes through celestial bodies, it is absorbed and scattered by celestial matter, and these absorption and scattering characteristics can provide information about celestial body composition, temperature, pressure, magnetic field, and other aspects. The Chandra X-ray Observatory collects and analyzes X-ray radiation by using highly sensitive detectors and precise pointing systems to obtain detailed information about celestial bodies.