All articles tagged with #triple star systems
A new discovery of the star Blue Lurker, which is rapidly consuming stars due to a past stellar merger involving a triple star system, challenges existing models of stellar formation and highlights the importance of triple systems in cosmic evolution, prompting further research into enigmatic stars across the universe.
New research suggests that some cosmic vampire stars, or white dwarfs in cataclysmic variables, may use third stars in their systems to facilitate their deadly feeding on companion stars, challenging previous models that relied solely on binary star interactions.
Researchers have discovered that up to 40% of explosive white dwarf pairs, known as cataclysmic variables, may form in triple-star systems, challenging traditional models and highlighting the significant influence of a third star on stellar evolution, based on data from the Gaia mission and computer simulations.
Scientists from the University of Leeds have discovered that Be stars, a type of massive star, are likely part of triple star systems rather than binary systems as previously believed. This finding challenges existing theories on star formation and has implications for understanding black holes, neutron stars, and gravitational waves. The research suggests that mass transfer from a third star to the Be star leads to the formation of the characteristic gas discs around Be stars. This discovery highlights the complexity of stellar evolution and the importance of considering triple star systems in our understanding of the cosmos.
A new study suggests that the universe may be filled with more triple-star "vampire" systems than previously believed. Researchers at the University of Leeds have analyzed data from the Gaia and Hipparcos satellites and found that the strange features of type-Be stars, which spin rapidly and have rings of orbiting matter, could be explained by the influence of two additional companion stars. These triple-star systems may be more common in the universe than previously thought, shedding light on the evolution of these mysterious stars.
Scientists from the University of Leeds have discovered that some star systems believed to have two stellar bodies may actually have a hidden third star, which acts as a traitorous companion. These "vampire stars" or "Be" stars, surrounded by rings of superheated gas, feed on their companions, pushing them towards each other. The researchers found that Be stars might live in triple star systems rather than double star systems, challenging previous theories. This discovery could transform our understanding of how the most massive stars in the cosmos evolve and provide insights into the formation of black holes and neutron stars.
Researchers from the University of Leeds have discovered evidence suggesting that massive Be stars, known for their gas discs, are likely part of triple star systems rather than binary systems. This finding challenges existing theories on star formation and has implications for understanding black holes, neutron stars, and gravitational waves. The study, based on data from the Gaia satellite, reveals that the Be stars have a lower rate of companions than B stars, but further analysis suggests that a third star is involved, forcing the companion closer to the Be star and allowing mass transfer to form the characteristic gas disc. This discovery could revolutionize our understanding of stellar evolution and other astronomical phenomena.
Scientists from the University of Leeds have made a groundbreaking discovery that challenges previous assumptions about massive Be stars. Using data from the Gaia satellite, they found evidence that these stars exist in triple systems rather than just binary systems. This finding could revolutionize our understanding of stellar evolution and have implications for our knowledge of black holes, neutron stars, and gravitational wave sources. The researchers suggest that the presence of a third star in these systems could cause mass transfer, leading to the formation of the characteristic disk around Be stars.