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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. 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.