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The Skeptics Guide #1012 - Nov 30 2024

The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe

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Microquasars and Particle Acceleration

This chapter investigates the incredible processes of microquasars, emphasizing how black holes act as particle accelerators that produce powerful gamma rays. It compares gamma rays and cosmic rays while discussing the challenges of identifying the origins of cosmic rays tied to black holes.

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