ScienceXRISM reportedly observes a neutron star feeding on a hypergiant's wind
Space.com reports that astronomers used the X-ray spacecraft to observe winds from a hypermassive star feeding a neutron star.
TLDR
Astronomers used XRISM to observe stellar winds from a hypermassive star feeding a neutron star, Space.com reports. The outlet highlights the finding with a quote: "We've never before seen clear indications of wind plasma falling onto a compact object."
XRISM reportedly observes a neutron star feeding on a hypergiant's wind
Space.com reports that astronomers used the X-ray spacecraft to observe winds from a hypermassive star feeding a neutron star.
TLDR
Astronomers used XRISM to observe stellar winds from a hypermassive star feeding a neutron star, Space.com reports. The outlet highlights the finding with a quote: "We've never before seen clear indications of wind plasma falling onto a compact object."