Artwork of double star system SS 433
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Artwork of double star system SS 433
Artists impression of the double star system SS433, a black hole candidate. The artwork shows a star (top) whose outer gases are falling onto a more compact companion star (a neutron star or black hole) in a spiralling accretion disc. The whirling discs hot gases are a source of x-ray emissions, and its magnetic field a source of radio waves. Another unusual feature of SS 433 are the two jets of gas that are boiled off from opposite sides of the accretion disc at velocities just over a quarter of the speed of light. The precession of the accretion disc (a wobbling motion) causes the jets to swing around in a period of 5 1/2 months
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Accretion Disc Black Hole Cosmology Peculiar Star Death Stellar
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This artwork showcases the enigmatic double star system SS 433, a potential black hole candidate. The artist's impression vividly portrays the intricate dynamics at play in this celestial spectacle. At the top of the image, we witness a massive star shedding its outer gases as they cascade onto its more compact companion - either a neutron star or a black hole. This mesmerizing dance unfolds within a spiraling accretion disc. The whirling disc emits intense X-ray emissions due to its scorching hot gases, while its magnetic field generates powerful radio waves. However, what truly sets SS 433 apart are the two jets of gas that erupt from opposite sides of the accretion disc with astonishing velocities surpassing one-quarter of light speed. These jets result from the precession of the disc, causing it to wobble and consequently swinging these streams around every 5 and a half months. As we delve into this extraordinary cosmic phenomenon through this artwork, our understanding of stellar evolution and black holes deepens. SS 433 challenges conventional notions with its peculiar characteristics and serves as an intriguing subject for astronomers exploring the mysteries of our universe. Science Photo Library has masterfully captured both scientific accuracy and artistic brilliance in this print, inviting us to contemplate the awe-inspiring wonders that lie beyond our earthly realm.
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