MVLYR_high.jpg (IMAGE)

Durham University

MVLYR_high.jpg

Caption

An artist’s impression example of a white dwarf – in this image the white dwarf MV Lyrae – accreting as it draws in material from a companion star.

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Helena Uthas

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