Even star systems have identity crises. According to data from observatories like our @nasachandr
Even star systems have identity crises. According to data from observatories like our @nasachandraxray, a double star system has been rapidly flipping between two alter egos: a low-mass X-ray binary and a millisecond pulsar. Astronomers found this volatile double system in a dense collection of stars known as Terzan 5. The first image from @NASAHubble shows Terzan 5 in optical light. Swipe to see the new image where low, medium and high-energy X-rays detected by Chandra are colored red, green and blue respectively. Click the link in bio for more. Make sure to follow us on Tumblr for your regular dose of space: http://nasa.tumblr.com -- source link
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