Unveiling the Enigma: Scientists Identify Origin of Star Alignment at Galactic Center

Scientists from The University of Manchester and the University of Hong Kong have discovered the source of the mysterious alignment of stars near the Galactic Center. The alignment, initially discovered a decade ago, has been confirmed to be caused by a particular group of stars known as close binary stars. These stars have a companion that orbits the main star within the planetary nebulae, and the alignment is observed only in nebulae with close companions. The findings provide important evidence for a constant and controlled process that has influenced star formation over billions of years and vast distances in the Milky Way.