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NASA Image of the Day · October 15, 2026

Chandra Finds Possible Origin of 'Treble Clef' Waves

Chandra Finds Possible Origin of 'Treble Clef' Waves
Credit: X-ray: NASA/CXC/INAF-IRA/A. Botteon et al.; Infrared: UKIDSS-GPS ; Radio: ASTRON/LOFAR; Image processing: NASA/CXC/SAO/N. WolkLicence: NASA media usage guidelinesFull-size image and original page at NASA Image of the Day

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Astronomers have used NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory to break down the cause of a remarkable formation of radio waves they have nicknamed the “Treble Clef” because its distinct shape strongly resembles the musical symbol.

From NASA Image of the Day.

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