Tag: vampire star
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Vampire Star’s Feeding Ground: First X-ray Peek at a White Dwarf’s Hungry Binary
What scientists are calling a “vampire star” system In a striking demonstration of how extreme physics unfolds in binary stars, researchers have captured the first detailed look at the inner region around a dead white dwarf siphoning material from a nearby stellar companion. Using NASA’s Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE), the team has observed how…
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Scientists unveil first look at a ‘vampire star’ feeding on its victim
Introduction: A cosmic vampire’s feast under X-ray eyes Astronomers have captured the first detailed view of a so-called “vampire star” system, where a dying white dwarf is siphoning material from a nearby companion. Using NASA’s Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE), researchers peered into the enigmatic inner region around the dead star, gaining fresh insights into…