Thorne-Zytkow object

English

Alternative forms

• Thorne–Żytkow object, Thorne-Żytkow object, Thorne–Zytkow object

Etymology

From Thorne +‎ Zytkow +‎ object. Named after American astrophysicist Kip Thorne and Named after Polish astrophysicist Anna Żytkow.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈθɔɹnˈzaɪt.kɔf ˈɑb.dʒɛkt/

Noun

Thorne-Zytkow object (plural Thorne-Zytkow objects)

1. (astronomy) 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.

Synonyms

• TŻO
• TZO

Coordinate terms

• black hole star
• exotic star
• microquasar
• neutron star
• pulsar
• quasistar

Derived terms

• TŻO
• TZO