Space Mog | Contact binary VFTS352 - stars so close they touch! @SpaceMog | Uploaded 3 years ago | Updated 12 hours ago
Hi Spacecats, I'm Dr Maggie Lieu and welcome to my channel, where you can find all things space, astronomy and physics!
This week I'm talking about a special type of binary star system. VFTS 352 is a an overcontact binary, these stars are orbiting soo close to each other that they are not only touching each other but they also share an atmosphere!
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Extra reading:
Almeida+ 2015 https://arxiv.org/abs/1509.08940
Csizmadia & Klagyivik 2004 https://www.aanda.org/articles/aa/pdf/2004/42/aa0430-04.pdf
Media credits:
triple star :ESO/Calcada\
contact binary :ESO/Calcada
Gamma Ray burst: ESO/Calcada
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Hi Spacecats, I'm Dr Maggie Lieu and welcome to my channel, where you can find all things space, astronomy and physics!
This week I'm talking about a special type of binary star system. VFTS 352 is a an overcontact binary, these stars are orbiting soo close to each other that they are not only touching each other but they also share an atmosphere!
Support me through my shop:
www.maggielieu.com/shop
Extra reading:
Almeida+ 2015 https://arxiv.org/abs/1509.08940
Csizmadia & Klagyivik 2004 https://www.aanda.org/articles/aa/pdf/2004/42/aa0430-04.pdf
Media credits:
triple star :ESO/Calcada\
contact binary :ESO/Calcada
Gamma Ray burst: ESO/Calcada
If you enjoyed the video, please consider by liking, sharing and subscribing! I'm also on:
twitter: https://twitter.com/space_mog
instagram: https://instagram.com/space_mog/
facebook: https://facebook.com/spacemog/
