Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

X-Ray Wind From NGC 3783

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 1, 2000 is “X-Ray Wind From NGC 3783,” an image. It is credited to Credit: PSU , NASA. The original explanation runs about 181 words.

X-Ray Wind From NGC 3783
Credit: PSU , NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“A black hole is supposed to inexorably attract matter. But the intense radiation generated as material swirls and plunges into its high gravity field also heats up surrounding gas and drives it away.”

— APOD editors, June 1, 2000

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
June 1, 2000
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: PSU , NASA
Copyright
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Explanation length
About 181 words

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