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Q&A: Chandra Mission
Q:
What are the wavelengths that Chandra studies?
A:
Chandra studies X-rays with wavelengths between 1 and 100 Angstroms (0.1 and 10 nanometers).
For more on X-rays and light, visit our X-ray Astronomy Field Guide.