Surface Chemistry Shows Which Massive Stars Have Gained Mass from Binary Companions
Illustrative image Most stars, including massive ones, are in binary pairs. Astronomers think that about 70% of them have gained mass from their companions, but there's been no way to determine which ones have done so. Now, researchers have found a way.
Source：Universe Today
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