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Star Swallows Companion, Burps Out Planet-Forming Cloud

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the really-hot-star-on-star-action dept.

New Scientist is reporting that BP Piscium, an unusual star recently under scrutiny from astronomers, may have swallowed a nearby companion and spewed out a planet-forming dust cloud as a result. The team has also identified a similar scenario with another star which they hope will offer more answers.

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  1. I pity astronomers by Dunbal · · Score: 4, Insightful

    It's like trying to understand human psychology via unrelated still photographs of humans from orbit.

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    Seven puppies were harmed during the making of this post.
  2. I think I've seen this before... by calebt3 · · Score: 2, Insightful

    Doomsday Machine, stellar edition!

  3. Be a bit more considerate? by v(*_*)vvvv · · Score: 1, Insightful

    I know the poster wanted to make the title catchy, but come on now. Humor with celebrity references is not quite one of the stregths of the slashdot demographic. Look at the replies! they are just horrible :(

  4. Re:Oh, like "in the sky" star not "Hollywood" star by Nyeerrmm · · Score: 2, Insightful

    To be fair, I think Kevin James being a cannibal would be interesting news, no matter what I normally think of celebrity news.