Artist’s impression of the RS Ophiuchi binary star system (IMAGE)

Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY

Artist’s impression of the RS Ophiuchi binary star system

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Artist’s impression of the RS Ophiuchi binary star system, which is comprised of a white dwarf (background) and red giant that orbit each other. Material from the red giant is continually accreted by the companion star.

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DESY/H.E.S.S., Science Communication Lab

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