A new collection of 3D visualizations of cosmic objects based on data from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory and other X-ray telescopes has been released. These visualizations allow astronomers to have more "hands on" ways to explore distant sources that they can never physically manipulate. Some astronomical data, including X-rays that Chandra detect, contain three-dimensional information that can be carefully extracted and analyzed. By combining these data with computer simulations, researchers can reconstruct these objects that can be millions of trillions of miles away. Astronomers can use these new 3D visualizations to learn more about their physical properties including geometry, velocity and more. Each of these simulations is available to the public in free software that is supported by most platforms and browsers.
