Astronomers Discover ‘Vampire’ Star’s Secret in Stellar Cluster M67

Astronomers from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) have made an extraordinary discovery. They identified a vampire star in the star cluster M67, located in the constellation Cancer. This discovery, using data from the UltraViolet Imaging Telescope on board AstroSat, India’s first dedicated space observatory, marks a significant advancement in astrophysical research.

The vampire star, named WOCS 9005, is rejuvenating by siphoning material from a companion star. This process, known as mass transfer in a binary system, rejuvenates the star, making it appear younger than its age. The star cluster M67, which is a loosely gravitationally bound grouping of over 500 stars, provided the perfect environment for such a discovery.

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