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Circinus-x1

BASIC INFO

Circinus X-1 is a high-mass X-ray binary star system located in the constellation Circinus. It consists of a neutron star and a massive, blue supergiant companion star. The system is known for its intense X-ray emissions, making it an X-ray binary.

ADVANCED INFO

Distance from Earth: 30,660 light-years

Galaxy: Milky Way

Age: 4,600 years old

Rotation speed: 4.5 million MPH (7.2 million KPH) (Neutron star)

SOME RANDOM FACTS

The two stars in Circinus X-1 are in a close orbit around each other. The orbital period is relatively short, taking approximately 16.5 days for one complete orbit.
It is located in the constellation, Circinus.
Studying Circinus X-1 and similar X-ray binaries can be challenging due to the absorption of X-rays by interstellar material.

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