NASA | A Young Star Flaunts its X-ray Spots

The transcript discusses the discovery of McNeil's Nebula in 2003, highlighting the young star V 1647 Orionis. This star features intense X-ray hotspots, which are believed to be caused by gas streams from a surrounding disc. The transcript explains how magnetic reconnection events, similar to those on the sun, drive these gas flows and release energy. The star's rapid rotation affects its magnetic fields, leading to energy release. These phenomena provide insights into the early stages of low-mass stars.

How do magnetic reconnection events contribute to the energy of the star?

What insights do the X-ray variations of the protostar provide to astronomers?