Decoded star reveals signs of distant stellar merger and black hole companion
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 26, 2025
Astronomers at the University of Hawaii Institute for Astronomy analyzed the vibrations of a distant red giant star now orbiting a quiet black hole in the Gaia BH2 system. Using NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), the team observed patterns of faint starquakes, providing a detailed look at the star’s core via its oscillations.
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Published by SpaceDaily on 11/26/2025
