Thorne-Zytkow object

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Etymology

Thorne +‎ Zytkow +‎ object. Named after American astrophysicist Kip Thorne and Named after Polish astrophysicist Anna Żytkow.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈθɔɹn.ˈzaɪt.kɔf.ˈɑb.dʒɛkt/

Noun

Thorne-Zytkow object (plural Thorne-Zytkow objects)

  1. (astronomy) 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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