Planetary Ingestion

Star Devouring Planet Co-natal Stars Elemental Composition Telescope Analysis Research Findings Chemical Composition Analysis Frequency of Ingestion

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One in 12 Stars Found to Consume Planets, Altering Their Chemical Composition

New research reveals that about 8% of stars have ingested a planet or planetary material, challenging previous assumptions about the stability of planetary systems.

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Study Finds 8% of Binary Stars Consume Planets, Challenging Stability Assumptions