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Last Post 3/26/2012 6:01 AM by  Terry Kucera
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3/23/2012 11:38 AM
    Can a star absorb more mass and become bigger?
    Tags: Mass, star

    Terry Kucera



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    3/26/2012 6:01 AM

    Yes, sometimes stars in binary or multiple star systems steal away mass from their companion stars.

    Here is an example:

    http://www.skyandtelescop.../home/132443888.html

    Terry

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