Chinese astronomers find real three-body system. It is not what Liu Cixin top movie is about
Chinese astronomers discover a real-life three-body system.
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What is a three-body system?
A three-body system is a celestial configuration consisting of three celestial bodies that orbit each other.
Who is Liu Cixin?
Liu Cixin is a Chinese science fiction author, best known for his novel 'The Three-Body Problem'.
What is a pulsar?
A pulsar is a highly magnetized, rotating neutron star that emits electromagnetic radiation in a beam, which can be observed as pulses.
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A three-body system has been discovered by Chinese astronomers. The discovery was first reported by The News International, stating that a pulsar's apparent slowdown reveals a rare stellar trio.
This finding is distinct from the science fiction depicted in Liu Cixin's works. Phys.org and South China Morning Post further detailed the discovery, confirming the presence of a three-body system.
The Star noted that this system is not related to Liu Cixin's top movie. Current reporting maintains that the system was discovered by Chinese astronomers, with no further details on its implications or potential significance.
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Coverage (4)
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Chinese astronomers discover real-life three-body system unlike Liu Cixin’s fictionThe News International · 11h ago
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A pulsar's apparent slowdown reveals a rare stellar trioPhys.org · 11h ago
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Chinese astronomers find real 3-body system. It is not what Liu Cixin thinksSouth China Morning Post · 11h ago
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