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The Walkaway Star HP Tau/G2: Evidence for a Stellar Merger

  • Authors: Bo Reipurth, J. Bally, P. Friberg, D. M. Faes, C. Briceño, M. S. Connelley, C. Flores, A. M. Cody, H. Zinnecker

Bo Reipurth et al 2026 The Astronomical Journal 171 .

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Caption: Figure 8.

G2 was observed by TESS in Sectors 70 and 71 in 2023 October. The observations confirm the well-established period of 1.2 days. The variable asymmetries indicate the presence of large star spots. A couple of flares are detected in Sector 70.

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