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Nature Astronomy covers appreciation post
Feat. the IXPE satellite observing X-ray binary Cygnus X-3, receiving photons reflected from the accretion funnel around the compact component.
Image: Alexander Mushtukov
Cover design: Bethany Vukomanovichttps://nature.com/natastron/volumes/8/issues/8
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Nature Journal astronomy covers appreciation post
Featuring an artist’s impression of a massive young star in the process of forming, discovered in our nearest neighbouring galaxy, the Large Magellanic Cloud.
Credit image: ESO/M. Kornmesser
https://nature.com/nature/volumes/625/issues/7993
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