Using data from the Japan-led XRISM (X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission) observatory, astronomers have directly observed a giant star’s outflow, called a stellar wind, being captured by its compact companion and providing the power source for strong X-ray flares. The research is part of NASA’s exploration of the extreme universe to better understand how the […]
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Astrophysics, Electromagnetic Spectrum, Goddard Space Flight Center, Neutron Stars, Pulsars, Stars, The Universe, X-ray Astronomy, X-ray Binaries, XRISM (X-Ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission)
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September 18, 2026
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