Scientists discover a 'slimmer' type of red giant that 'is having mass sucked away' - Daily Mail

The University of Sydney researchers found not just one but a smattering of 40 slimmer red giants hidden amongst 'a sea of normal ones'.

Astronomers have discovered a 'slimmer' type of red giant that they believe is having its mass sucked away by a neighbouring star.  Experts had predicted the existence of such objects but this is th… [+4965 chars]

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