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Astronomers spot gas falling onto a neutron star, revealing how matter reaches its surface

Source: Times of India
Category: Science
Region: General
Published: October 03, 2026 at 13:30

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On February 1, 2025, a research team used the XRISM telescope to study GX 301–2. They captured a unique event of gas falling onto a neutron star. The observations revealed changes in iron absorption lines from redshift to emission over time. The study suggests multi-phase accretion and indicates interactions with the stellar wind. These findings provide new insights into how neutron stars feed on surrounding matter.

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