Accretion Disk Simulation (IMAGE) DOE/Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory Caption This is a simulated accretion disk swirling around a celestial body. Credit Michael Owen and John Blondin, North Carolina State University. Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.