Thorne-Zytkow object en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈθɔɹnˈzaɪt.kɔf ˈɑb.dʒɛkt/
Etymology
From Thorne + Zytkow + object. Named after American astrophysicist Kip Thorne and Named after Polish astrophysicist Anna Żytkow.
Meanings
- A star that contains a core made from another star. It is formed when a neutron star collides with a star, typically a red giant or supergiant, and the neutron star is swallowed by the red giant star.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thorne-Zytkow objects | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| Thorne–Zytkow object | alternative | lexicographic | |
| Thorne-Żytkow object | alternative | lexicographic | |
| Thorne–Żytkow object | alternative | lexicographic |
Coordinates
microquasar · neutron star · black hole star · exotic star · pulsar · quasistar