Artist’s impression of the RS Ophiuchi Nova outburst (IMAGE)

Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY

Artist’s impression of the RS Ophiuchi Nova outburst

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The fast shockwaves form an hourglass shape as they expand, in which gamma rays are produced. This gamma-ray emission is then detected by the H.E.S.S. telescopes (shown in the foreground).

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DESY/H.E.S.S., Science Communication Lab

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