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Fading T Tauri Star May Disappear in Century

1/28/2025

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In the heart of the Milky Way, the T Tauri star system reveals a captivating tale of young stars, all under 3 million years old. T Tauri North has dramatically dimmed since 2017, likely shrouded by a disk from its companion, T Tauri South. If this trend continues, T Tauri North may vanish from our view within the next century.

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Story summary

In the heart of the Milky Way, the T Tauri star system reveals a captivating tale of young stars, all under 3 million years old. T Tauri North has dramatically dimmed since 2017, likely shrouded by a disk from its companion, T Tauri South. If this trend continues, T Tauri North may vanish from our view within the next century.