Supercomputer Simulation of the Stars of Eta Carinae (IMAGE)

NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center

Supercomputer Simulation of the Stars of Eta Carinae

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In this supercomputer simulation, the stars of Eta Carinae are shown as black dots. Lighter colors indicate greater densities in the stellar winds produced by each star. At closest approach, the fast wind of the smaller star carves a tunnel in the thicker wind of the larger star.

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NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center/T. Madura

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