Massive Pulsar in the Binary System PSR J2215+5135 (VIDEO)

Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC)

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The massive pulsar in the binary system PSR J2215+5135, illustrated in the video, heats up the inner face of its companion star.

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Gabriel Pérez, SMM (IAC).

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