Accretion-driven
binary fudge-making machine with two stars stuck together
Technical definition
Astrophysical process where matter accumulates on a compact object, such as a white dwarf, due to gravitational interactions with its binary companion.
binary fudge-making machine with two stars stuck together
Astrophysical process where matter accumulates on a compact object, such as a white dwarf, due to gravitational interactions with its binary companion.