Scientists get 1st good look at a 'vampire star' feeding on its victim

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Summary:
- Astronomers have observed a rare celestial event where a "vampire star" is feeding on its companion star, known as a "donor star."
- The vampire star, called HD 154791, is a type of binary star system where one star siphons material from the other, causing it to appear brighter and grow in size.
- This observation provides valuable insights into the complex dynamics of binary star systems and the process of mass transfer between stars, which is an important aspect of stellar evolution.

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