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JEM-X First light image of the neutron star Cen X-3


Date: 27 October 2002
Copyright: ESA

First image of an X-ray star, Cen X-3, obtained with the Joint European Monitor for X-Rays (JEM-X). The star is the small black dot near the centre. Although maybe unimpressive, the image gives the scientist the confidence that the instruments are capable of detecting and accurately pinpointing X-ray sources in the sky (Courtesy of JEM-X Team)
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