NuSTAR captures mysterious high-energy X-ray glow from the center of the Milky Way

NASA astronomers have used the Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array (NuSTAR) to spot a glow of high-energy X-rays emanating from the heart of the Milky Way galaxy. The origin of the mysterious glow is unknown, with scientists speculating that it may be caused by dead stars as they draw material from their stellar partners. .. Continue Reading NuSTAR captures mysterious high-energy X-ray glow from the center of the Milky Way

Section: Space

Tags: Astronomy, NASA, Stars, X-ray

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