Which radiations are detected by Chandra telescopes?

Gamma rays

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X-rays

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Ultraviolet rays

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Micro waves

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Solution

The correct option is B X-rays
Chandra was launched by NASA in 1999. It can detect and analyze X-Rays emitted by heavenly bodies. Till date, the information about stars and galaxies received from the telescopes have proved to be extremely useful.

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