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A compact object, or a black hole, is seen ripping off gas from its sun-like companion
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A compact object, or a black hole, is seen ripping off gas from its sun-like companion
A compact object, or a black hole, is seen ripping off gas from its sun-like companion that has filled its Roche Lobe. Gas from the star (called the donor) is pulled towards the black hole in an accretion disc, and as it spirals towards it, it heats up to hundreds of thousands or eveb millions of degrees and thereby emits x-rays. The compact object could also have been a neutron star or a white dwarf. The donor is less massive than the compact object and can be a white dwarf, main sequence star, or a red giant
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This print showcases the mesmerizing phenomenon of a compact object, possibly a black hole, voraciously tearing away gas from its sun-like companion. The image captures the moment when the star's gas-filled Roche Lobe is being drained by the immense gravitational pull of the compact object. As this gas spirals towards its inevitable fate, it heats up to scorching temperatures reaching hundreds of thousands or even millions of degrees, resulting in an intense emission of X-rays. The compact object depicted could be either a neutron star or a white dwarf, adding to the intrigue and mystery surrounding this cosmic spectacle. Meanwhile, the donor star appears comparatively less massive than its relentless counterpart and can take various forms such as a white dwarf, main sequence star, or even a red giant. This digitally generated artwork offers us a glimpse into space's enigmatic wonders with vibrant colors and no human presence. It illustrates concepts like accretion discs and mass transfer within binary systems while highlighting key astronomical terms such as degenerate dwarfs, tidal forces, gravitationally locked orbits, and centrifugal forces. As we delve deeper into this visually stunning image created by Fahad Sulehria for Stocktrek Images, we are reminded once again of how astrophysics unravels our universe's secrets through phenomena like cataclysmic variables stars and protoplanetary disks. This awe-inspiring fusion between artistry and science invites us to contemplate our place in this vast cosmos where stars glow brightly amidst swirling whirlpools of material.
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