Sekirov Dictionary

Thorne-Zytkow object

/ˈθɔɹnˈzaɪt.kɔf ˈɑb.dʒɛkt/

noun1

A star that contains a core made from another star. It is formed when a neutron star collides with a star, typically a red giant or supergiant, and the neutron star is swallowed by the red giant star.

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Thorne-Zytkow objects · Thorne-Żytkow objects · Thorne–Zytkow objects · Thorne–Żytkow objects

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