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Why is the Chandra X-ray Observatory critical to mapping intracluster gas?
 
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To a large degree, the ________ has replaced photographic film for astronomical imaging.
 
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Answer to Question 1

The hot gas driven off by mergers and lobe jets gives off a lot of X-rays, and can be mapped by Chandra.

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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again



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