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science3 months ago•5 min saved

Scientists Uncover Surprising Secrets of Cosmic Winds and Black Holes

Astronomers using the XRISM spacecraft observed powerful, unexpectedly dense winds from a neutron star's accretion disk, revealing differences from black hole winds and offering new insights into the physics of matter inflow and outflow around extreme objects, which could reshape our understanding of cosmic energy transfer.

via Space|

#accretion-disks #black-holes #cosmic-winds

science-and-exploration3 months ago•5 min saved

XRISM reveals unexpected speeds in cosmic wind from X-ray binary

The XRISM mission has discovered that the winds from a neutron star system are unexpectedly dense and slower than those from supermassive black holes, challenging current understanding of how such winds form and influence their environments. The findings suggest that differences in accretion disc temperature and size may explain the variations, providing new insights into cosmic feedback mechanisms and galaxy evolution.

via European Space Agency|

#black-holes #cosmic-winds #neutron-star