Curious 'inkblot' star outed for trolling the astronomers
Friday, December 4, 2015 - 13:30
in Astronomy & Space
New images of an intriguing red giant star, known as CW Leo, have turned the usual astronomy narrative on its head, with scrutiny focussed not only on the stars but also on the astronomers who study them. In just a couple of years, the 400 light year distant CW Leo has changed its appearance completely, meaning a whole set of carefully constructed models have been abandoned.