A Bright Star Hid a Massive Secret for 50 Years: Mystery of Gamma Cassiopeiae Finally Solved A naked-eye star’s 50-year mystery is solved—its bizarre X-rays come from a hidden, feeding white dwarf.

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A stunning telescopic view of Gamma Cassiopeiae, a bright star interacting with the ghostly interstellar clouds IC 59 and IC 63 in the constellation Cassiopeia. The image showcases the vibrant red H-alpha emission of IC 63 and the bluish reflection nebula of IC 59, highlighting the star's powerful influence on these nearby cosmic clouds, approximately 600 light-years away. The cosmic scene spans over 10 light-years.

Astronomy Picture from 28/10/2023

The Ghosts of Gamma Cas

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap231028.html


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