US EditionA hungry star is eating its cosmic twin at a rate never seen before
The white dwarf's rapid mass transfer fuels thermonuclear reactions, creating a glowing gas ring and predicting a supernova visible from Earth by 2083, researchers said.
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A doomed star system could soon shine as bright as the Moon
Astronomers have uncovered the violent secret of V Sagittae, a white dwarf star consuming its companion in a spectacular feeding frenzy. This cosmic dance not only makes the system burn with unusual brilliance but also creates a massive gas halo, signaling its turbulent and doomed future. Scientists believe this frenzied interaction will eventually erupt in a dazzling supernova, visible even in broad daylight from Earth.
'Greedy star' mystery which baffled scientists for decades is solved by UK team - 'Going thermonuclear!'
Scientists have discovered a "greedy" white dwarf star on Earth's doorstep, appearing to be "going thermonuclear" as it consumes its twin at a rate never before observed. A global team of astronomers have been monitoring V Sagittae, observing it devour its stellar sibling and blazing intensely. A spokesman from the University of Southampton said: "Their study found the double star, named V Sagittae, is burning unusually bright as the super-dense…
A hungry star is eating its cosmic twin at a rate never seen before
A greedy white dwarf star not far from Earth is devouring its closest celestial companion at a rate never seen before, space scientists have discovered. Their study found the double star, named V Sagittae, is burning unusually bright as the super-dense white dwarf is gorging on its larger twin in a feeding frenzy.
A white dwarf star, located about 10,000 light-years away from Earth, is devouring its twin at an unprecedented rate. This is the fastest mass transfer astronomers have ever observed, and it's remarkable. In the constellation Arachnid, a compact white dwarf star is pulling matter from its companion at a rate that […] Want to know more about science? Read the latest articles on Scientias.nl .
A star is devouring its twin in a cosmic feeding frenzy
Astronomers have discovered a star system unlike anything seen before: a greedy white dwarf star is feasting on its much larger stellar companion at a record-breaking rate. The double-star system, known as V Sagittae, is burning so brightly that scientists believe it may one day explode in a dazzling display visible from Earth. White dwarfs […] The post A star is devouring its twin in a cosmic feeding frenzy appeared first on Knowridge Science R…
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