| Scorpius X-1 |
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Information AboutScorpius X-1 |
| CATEGORIES ABOUT SCORPIUS X-1 | |
| neutron stars | |
| x-ray binaries | |
| variable stars | |
| scorpius constellation | |
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Scorpius X-1 shows regular variations of up to 1 Magnitude in its intensity, with a period of around 18.9 hours. This is due to a companion star that regularly Eclipse s Scorpius X-1 from the point of view of Earth. Scorpius X-1 itself is a Neutron Star whose intense gravity draws material off this companion into an Accretion Disk , where it ultimately falls onto the surface, releasing a tremendous amount of energy. As this stellar material accelerates in Scorpius X-1's gravitational field, X-rays are emitted. This system is classified as a . {Link without Title} |
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