Using combined data from a trio of orbiting X-ray telescopes, astronomers have obtained a rare glimpse of the powerful phenomena that accompany a still-forming star. The space agency is monitoring star 'V1647Orionis', and have watched as intense magnetic fields drive torrents of gas into the stellar surface, where they heat large areas to millions of degrees. This causes X-ray emissions, emitted by these hot spots betray the newborn star's rapid rotation. During outbursts, the infant star may brighten by 100 times at X-ray energies. Read More Source: The Coming Crisis
