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Black Hole Sun

Bill M
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Astronomers have discovered a binary star system composed of a star and a black hole.  Both are locked in a cosmic dance, with the black hole sucking a swirling stream of matter and energy from its twin.

Image Credit: Jesús Corral Santana (IAC)

 

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The decsription of the cosmic dance

Submitted by Yopophatt on Mon, 05/09/2011 - 10:02.
"Both are locked in a cosmic dance, with the black hole sucking a swirling stream of matter and energy from its twin." Sounded like they were doing a lot more than just dancing.