Sentences with phrase «slightly smaller companion»
The astronomers determined that this galaxy's rapid star formation was likely triggered by a close encounter with its slightly smaller companion, which already hosts about 35 billion solar masses of stars and is increasing its rate of starburst at the breakneck pace of 540 solar masses per year.
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Alpha Centauri B is the companion star, or secondary, of the binary system, and is slightly smaller and less luminous than the Sun.
We raise two sizes of Cavachon for people who are looking for either a smaller size super portable canine companion, or a slightly larger more sporty version.