"If you were able to stand somewhat close to the white dwarf's pole, you would see a column of gas stretching 2,000 miles ...

Astronomers have found a ‘vampire’ star in the midst of a feeding frenzy, with the help of an automated program that is sifting through archived data from the decommissioned Kepler Space Telescope.

Scientists have captured the first detailed view of a 'vampire star' feeding on its companion, revealing a gas column ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. An illustration shows a vampire white dwarf feeding on a victim star, but did the star lurking in ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Inset: an illustration of a white dwarf. Main top: Gaia22ayj seen in X-rays and visible light.