Unlocking the Mysteries of the Universe: Exploring NASA's X-ray Space Telescope

The most exciting new NASA Instagram filter allows users to add elements such as the remains of stars destroyed in massive supernova explosions, dense cosmic gas and dust, and more into their selfies. This AAR filter was introduced to make the 25th anniversary of Chandra, NASA's flagship X-ray space telescope. 

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Learn how to use the new NASA feature on Instagram by following these steps:

- Look for the “Instagram Chandra" experience.

- Choose the effects options and select the ones you want.

- Once you've made your selection, save the effect to your camera to use in your stories.

- Alternatively, you can simply select the 'Try it' button for immediate access.

By using this Instagram feature, people can enjoy 3D experiences featuring models of celestial objects generated from data collected by the Chandra X-ray Observatory and other telescopes through augmented reality, individuals can view themselves using their phone cameras while listening to data transformed into sound, known as data sonification.

NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory is a specialized telescope designed to detect X-ray emissions from every regions of the universe such as exploded stars, galaxy clusters, and matter surrounding black holes. Positioned in space at an altitude of 139,000km (86,500 mi) above the Earth, the Chandra X-ray Observatory is hosted by the Smithsonian's Astrophysical Observatory in Cambridge, MA. The centre processes and distributes the collected data to scientists worldwide.