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Unusual X-ray Flash in Large Magellanic Cloud Puzzles Astronomers

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Unusual X-ray Flash in Large Magellanic Cloud Puzzles Astronomers

detected, leaving astronomers searching for answers. The sudden burst of energy was identified while analysing archival data from NASA’S Chandra X-ray Observatory, revealing a cosmic event that occurred more than 20 years ago. The flash, designated XRT 200515, originated from the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC), a satellite galaxy of the Milky Waysituated approximately 160,000 light-years … Read more

X-ray Signal from Helix Nebula Suggests Planet Was Destroyed by White Dwarf

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X-ray Signal from Helix Nebula Suggests Planet Was Destroyed by White Dwarf

An unusual X-ray signal detected from the Helix Nebula for over four decades has now been linked to the destruction of a planet by the white dwarf at its center. Observations from multiple X-ray telescopes have recorded highly energetic emissions from the region, which astronomers believe result from planetary debris being pulled onto the stellar … Read more