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Galactic X-ray and Gamma-ray Emission
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What is the primary source of X-ray emission in our galaxy?
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Supernova remnants
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Supernova remnants are the primary source of X-ray emission in our galaxy. When a massive star explodes as a supernova, it releases a tremendous amount of energy, which heats the surrounding gas and dust to extremely high temperatures, causing them to emit X-rays.