Three satellites needed to bring out ‘shy star’   This artist's impression illustrates neutron star IGR J16283-4838 flaring. This is due to the matter accreted from its companion star.   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. Release date: 18 July 2005