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21 ‘one in a million’ extreme dead stars found hiding around Sun-like stars

When you buy through links in our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn commission. Drawing of a sun-like star orbiting a hidden neutron star. | Credit: Caltech/Kareem El-Badry Astronomers have discovered 21 “one in a million” binary systems, in which sun-like stars orbit a hidden “dead star” – an extremely dense and compact… Read More »

Astronomers have discovered a strange new type of star hidden at the center of our galaxy

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific breakthroughs and more. A decade-long search of the night sky has revealed a mysterious new type of star that astronomers have dubbed an “old smoker.” These previously hidden stellar objects are aging giant stars located near the heart… Read More »