Tag: Circinus X-1

Chandra Captures Largest and Brightest X-Ray Rings From Light EchoesChandra Captures Largest and Brightest X-Ray Rings From Light Echoes

June 24, 2015| Gary| 0 Comment| 2:24 pm

Astronomers using NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory have discovered the largest and brightest set of rings from X-ray light echoes ever observed. These extraordinary rings, produced by an intense flare from

Clues to Determining Age of Binary Star System Provided by Supernova BlastClues to Determining Age of Binary Star System Provided by Supernova Blast

December 5, 2013| Gary| 0 Comment| 9:41 pm

Data from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory has revealed faint remnants of a supernova explosion and helped researchers determine Circinus X-1 — an X-ray binary — is the youngest

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