Einstein Probe’s X-ray vision discovers an ‘impossible’ pair of vampire stars A flash of X-ray light has revealed the existence of an odd couple of stars, a massive star and a white dwarf, that shouldn't really exist together. Astrobitica February 20, 2025 (Last updated: February 20, 2025) 1 minute read A flash of X-ray light has revealed the existence of an odd couple of stars, a massive star and a white dwarf, that shouldn’t really exist together. About the Author Astrobitica Administrator Visit Website View All Posts Post navigation Previous: NASA lowers impact risk of ‘city-killer’ asteroid 2024 YR4 to 1 in 67 (phew!)Next: Jim Free, NASA associate administrator, to retire