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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Ben Mitchell

Scientists shocked by ‘greedy’ white dwarf star devouring its twin

Scientists have discovered a “greedy” white dwarf star that is “going thermonuclear” as it devours its twin at an unprecedented rate.

An international team of astronomers found that the double star, V Sagittae, is blazing strongly as it consumes its celestial neighbour not far from Earth.

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