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X-ray Astronomy
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Photon Emission
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Light is composed of packets of electromagnetic energy called photons. Photons are produced sporadically when electrons (yellow), are accelerated by close approaches to ions (blue). As the temperature rises the photon production increases.
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(Animation: NASA/CXC/D.Berry) - View Still Photos
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