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Cygnus X-3

Coverage of Cygnus X-3 in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Aug 4 · 05:00 UTCMost recent: Aug 4 · 05:00 UTC
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  • SCIENCEAug 4 · 05:00 UTCSCMP CHINA
    Chinese observatory finds most powerful particle accelerator in the universe

    A China-led team detected the highest-energy light particle ever recorded, originating from the Cygnus X-3 binary system in the constellation Cygnus. The particle, accelerated by a dead star stripping material from a companion and emitting jets, traveled 30,000 years to reach Earth in March 2024.

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