EF Eridanus 500 Million Years Ago
Onset of mass transfer some 500 million years ago when the donor object (right), began losing mass to the compact yet more massive white dwarf companion (left). At the time of this illustration, the star system appeared much brighter in optical light than it does today.
Credit:Gemini Observatory/NSF/AURA/J. Lomberg
About the Image
Id: | gemini0405a |
Type: | Artwork |
Release date: | Oct. 5, 2004, 8 p.m. |
Related releases: | gemini0405 |
Size: | 1059 x 624 px |
About the Object
Category: | Stars |