European Southern Observatory researchers find 'vampire' star sucking outer layers of companion star - ABC News

Astronomers have had a good look at what happens when a "vampire" star sucks the outer layers of material from a companion star, stripping its "bitten" victim down to a mere stellar core.

Astronomers have gotten a good look at what happens when a "vampire" star sucks the outer layers of material from a companion star, stripping its "bitten" victim down to a mere stellar core. 

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