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XRISM Spots Neutron Star Feeding on Blue Hypergiant’s Stellar Wind

XRISM Spots Neutron Star Feeding on Blue Hypergiant’s Stellar Wind

Phys.org reports that Japan’s XRISM X-ray observatory observed a compact neutron star accreting material from a blue hypergiant via its stellar wind. The captured outflow powers strong X-ray flares, offering insights into extreme astrophysical processes.

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Superdense neutron star caught feeding on a blue hypergiant's stellar wind