X-ray Binary Pulsar (IMAGE)

National Radio Astronomy Observatory

X-ray Binary Pulsar

Caption

Neutron star and its companion during a period of accretion when the neutron star emits powerful X-rays.

Credit

Bill Saxton; NRAO/AUI/NSF

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