So we see that line-scattering is the means via which the light from the photosphere of a hot star drives a massive stellar wind.
This line-driving is unstable by its very nature, producing a very chaotic and violent wind, which may be the explanation for the X-rays observed on hot stars.
Furthermore, this same line-scattering also allows us to observe and analyze these winds.
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