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Accretion Disk

A rotating disk of gas, dust, and other matter that spirals into a central massive object like a black hole. The material heats up due to friction and gravitational forces, emitting radiation across various wavelengths.

Source: nasa.gov

APODs including "Accretion Disk"

Jets From SS433

Jets From SS433

06/03/1996

The X-ray Sources of M31

The X-ray Sources of M31

31/12/1995

Nova Cygni 1992

Nova Cygni 1992

27/12/1995

Accretion Disk Binary System

Accretion Disk Binary System

26/12/1995