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Repeating nova RS Ophiuchi generated gamma radiation for a month after its latest explosion

publication date13. 03. 2022
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Astronomers detected gamma radiation coming from the binary system RS Ophiuchi for a month after the thermonuclear explosion. This star system contains a small white dwarf and a red giant. According to a new study the radiation was emitted from winds of the secondary red giant star accelerated by the nova explosion.

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Star Star type Distance
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RS Ophiuchi A White Dwarf 7380.8
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RS Ophiuchi B Red giant 7380.8
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