Vampire Stars Get Help from a Third Star to Feed
Vampire stars called Be stars are thought to be the result of binary interactions. But it looks like there's a third 'enabler' star involved.
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Vampire stars called Be stars are thought to be the result of binary interactions. But it looks like there's a third 'enabler' star involved.
New research illuminates the strange evolution of Be stars, which spin like maniacs and form discs like Saturn
Scientists suspect that type-Be 'vampire' stars grow by preying on their smaller companions. New research suggests there may be an important third player in these systems.
New research suggests massive "vampire" stars exist in triple star systems.
Scientists hope the discovery could explain several other mysteries and improve our comprehension of how the universe works.