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The Star That Almost Vanished: Astronomers Solve a Cosmic Mystery


Researchers describe the newly discovered binary system as a cosmic oddball. Stars often reach the end of their lives and fade from view, but astronomers were left baffled when a star that had remained steady for more than ten years suddenly seemed to vanish for nearly eight months. From late 20

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