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Jets of material shooting out from the neutron star in a binary system
This artist concept illustrates jets of material shooting out from the neutron star in the binary system 4U 0614+091. Astronomers using the Spitzer Space Telescope found these remarkable jets, which are streaming into space at nearly the speed of light. Until this observation, astronomers thought that the ability to shoot such continuous jets into space was unique to black holes. The 4U 0614+091 system contains two stellar corpses, remnants of long-dead stars. The larger one (upper left) is the surviving core of a sun-like star, known as a white dwarf. The smaller neutron star (lower right, at center of disk) is the dead core of a much more massive star that once exploded in a supernova. Even though the neutron star is tiny compared to the white dwarf it is incredibly dense and is actually about 14 times more massive
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This artist's concept print showcases the mesmerizing spectacle of jets of material shooting out from a neutron star in the binary system 4U 0614+091. The Spitzer Space Telescope has unveiled these extraordinary jets, which are hurtling into space at nearly the speed of light. Prior to this groundbreaking observation, scientists believed that only black holes possessed the ability to emit such continuous streams into the cosmos. Within the 4U 0614+091 system lie two remnants of deceased stars: a white dwarf and a smaller but incredibly dense neutron star. The larger white dwarf, resembling a surviving core of a sun-like star, dominates the upper left portion of this image. In contrast, nestled within the center disk lies the tiny yet massively heavy neutron star – once an explosive supernova remnant originating from a much more massive stellar body. The sheer density and massiveness of this minuscule neutron star defy comprehension; it is approximately fourteen times heavier than its comparatively colossal white dwarf companion. This visually stunning illustration offers us an opportunity to marvel at celestial wonders while deepening our understanding of stellar evolution and astrophysics. As we gaze upon this digitally generated image, we are reminded that our universe holds countless enigmatic phenomena waiting to be discovered – from swirling protoplanetary disks to distant quasars and beyond. Let this awe-inspiring artwork transport us into realms where spacetime warps and whirlpools form amidst spiraling rays as we explore new frontiers in astronomy and unravel cosmic mysteries.
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