When a Star Steals Gas From Its Companion

Some white dwarf stars have a companion star close enough for their powerful gravity to pull gas away from it. The stolen material forms a glowing disk and can trigger spectacular bursts of energy called novae. #WhiteDwarfNovaBinaryStarsStarSystemSpaceFactsAstronomyUniverseSpaceScienceStellarEvolutionCosmicMysteryNASAScienceFactsDeepSpaceAmazingUniverseSpaceShortsYouTubeShorts