Phys.org·4 min read·hard
A century-old stellar mystery may finally have an explanation
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Shreejaya Karantha
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Astronomers have proposed a new theory to explain why ancient records described the star Theta Eridani as one of the brightest in the sky, despite its current modest appearance. The study suggests the star's historical brightness may have been influenced by its nature as a complex multi-star system.
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