Thorne-Zytkow object

== English == === Alternative forms === Thorne–Żytkow object, Thorne-Żytkow object, Thorne–Zytkow object === Etymology === From Thorne +‎ Zytkow +‎ object. Named after American astrophysicist Kip Thorne and Named after Polish astrophysicist Anna Żytkow. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈθɔɹnˈzaɪt.kɔf ˈɑb.dʒɛkt/ === Noun === Thorne-Zytkow object (plural Thorne-Zytkow objects) (astronomy) A star that contains a core made from another star. It is formed when a neutron star collides with a star, typically a red giant or supergiant, and the neutron star is swallowed by the red giant star. ==== Synonyms ==== ==== Coordinate terms ==== ==== Derived terms ====