Space
Dying Star Produces Heart-Shaped Outburst That Stuns Astronomers
Astronomers have captured a remarkable heart-shaped outburst from a dying star shedding its outer layers, creating one of the most unusual stellar structures ever observed.
Key Takeaways
- Astronomers observed a dying star producing a rare heart-shaped outburst as it sheds its outer layers
- The heart geometry is likely shaped by a companion star or magnetic field creating bipolar outflows
- The structure is cosmically short-lived, lasting only thousands of years before dispersing into space
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