"New Study: Some Twin Stars Are Planet-Eaters"

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A study of 91 pairs of twin stars has revealed that some of them have ingested planets, indicating that other planetary systems are not as stable as our own. The study focused on co-natal stars with matching chemical compositions and sizes, and found evidence of planetary ingestion in seven of the pairs. Possible reasons for this phenomenon include orbital disturbances caused by larger planets or passing stars. This discovery highlights the unique stability of our solar system in the universe.
Topics:science#astronomy#astrophysics#co-natal-stars#planetary-ingestion#stellar-evolution#twin-stars
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