 Thorne–Żytkow object (source code)

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= Thorne–Żytkow object
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A Thorne–Żytkow object (TZO) is a hypothetical type of astronomical object that is a unique combination of a neutron star and a red giant star. This concept arises from theoretical studies in astrophysics and is named after physicists Kip Thorne and Edward Żytkow, who proposed the idea in the 1970s.

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