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Illustration of X-ray binary with possible planet
25 OCT. 2021 publication date 1441 Views

Astronomers detected the temporary dimming of X-rays from a system where a massive star is in orbit around a neutron star or black hole (shown in the artist's illustration). This dimming is interpreted as being a planet that passed in front of an X-ray source around the neutron star or black hole.

Credits

NASA/CXC/M. Weiss

Licence

ESA Standard Licence

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