Semidetached binary system — Free Astrophysics Illustration

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Semidetached binary system

Schematic of a semidetached close binary system with two stars: a small bright white dwarf companion and a larger secondary star that is tidally distorted into a Roche-lobe-filling teardrop shape pointing toward the white dwarf. The secondary may be shown as a red star, while both bodies are luminous against space. Include the semidetached geometry clearly, with the distorted star nearly filling its Roche lobe and a narrow gas stream extending from the tip of the teardrop-shaped secondary toward the white dwarf. Use a simple scientific clipart style with smooth vector edges, soft glow, minimal shading, and a dark space background.

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