SMRTR Science & EngineeringMay 3, 2026Science Daily

Astronomers finally solve the gamma-Cas X-ray mystery after 50 years

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After 50+ years, XRISM confirmed that gamma-Cas's extreme X-rays (150M°) are caused by a hidden white dwarf companion stripping material from the star, solving the mystery and advancing our understanding of binary star evolution.

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