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Vampire star discovered

12.05.2022

After studying mysterious flashes of light emanating from one of the Milky Way's systems, researchers have discovered what they suspect is the elusive Black Widow-type star.

Scientists have found evidence of the existence of a vampire star in our galaxy. Also known as the Black Widow. This object is a pulsar that spins very fast and sucks energy from a companion star.

The object was identified in the system under the designation ZTF J1406+1222. The pulsar found there is located approximately 3000-4000 light years from our planet. The Black Widow and her victim revolve around each other every 62 minutes.

In order to detect this system, scientists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology had to use the latest technology. They had to look for visible light that comes from the victim star. It is assumed that the "Black Widow" will eventually completely absorb its neighbor.

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