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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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