A binary pair of red stars -- one giant, one dwarf -- has been discovered by a collaboration of astrophysicists from the UK and China. Share: Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIN Email.

Astronomers have discovered a "missing link": a tiny black hole lurking with a red giant star in a strange and difficult-to-explain binary system. Skip to main content Open menu Close menu ...

The observations found that HD 144812 is a rare post-red supergiant orbited by a companion star. ... the researchers concluded that HD 144812 is a rare example of a post-RSG star in a binary system.

Astronomers have discovered a "missing link:" a tiny black hole lurking with a red giant star in a strange and difficult-to-explain binary system.