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Three satellites needed to bring out ‘shy star’

13 July 2005

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This artist's impression illustrates neutron star IGR J16283-4838 flaring. This is due to the matter accreted from its companion star.

Credits: NASA (Dana Berry)

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Artist's impression of neutron star IGR J16283-4838 orbiting its companion star. Matter flowing from the companion to the neutron star, attracted by strong gravity, occasionally flares up in X-ray and gamma-ray light. Such flares last only for a few days or weeks but reveal the location of an otherwise dim system.

Credits: NASA/Dana Berry

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