Pairs of stars that orbit each other exhibit unexpected magnetic activity

A new study published in Nature Astronomy, led by Dr. Jie Yu, from the Australian National University, reveals that stars in close binary systems—pairs of stars orbiting each other at close range—can exhibit unexpectedly high levels of magnetic activity.

May 23, 2025 - 15:42
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A new study published in Nature Astronomy, led by Dr. Jie Yu, from the Australian National University, reveals that stars in close binary systems—pairs of stars orbiting each other at close range—can exhibit unexpectedly high levels of magnetic activity.