Surf’s Up: Waves Might Be Breaking on This Star
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An unusual star system that brightens and fades every month might have giant plasma waves breaking on its surface. The post Surf’s Up: Waves Might Be Breaking on This Star appeared first on Sky & Telescope .
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Astronomers Spot A Tiny Binary System
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A tiny binary system is not only small but also ancient, billions of years older than other such systems, which raises questions about its origins. The post Astronomers Spot A Tiny Binary System appeared first on Sky & Telescope .
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Astronomers Discover Giant Blinking Star
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A red giant star thousands of light-years away "blinked," dimming significantly for seven long years, before returning to normal. The post Astronomers Discover Giant Blinking Star appeared first on Sky & Telescope .
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