What is a Zombie Star?

Zombie Stars are the possible remnants of failed Type 1ax Supernovae from too rapidly absorbing mass, leaving a remnant of heavier matter behind.

Produced, Written & Narrated by: Isaac Arthur

[sankang]

Fun fact: In astronomy, 'metal' means 'anything that isn't hydrogen or helium'. Nitrogen? Metal. Neon? Metal. Sulfur? Very metal. Stars referred to as having 'high-metallicity' usually means 'stars that are rich in Carbon and Oxygen'.

[YoungGandalf]

Do zombie stars eat Matrioshka brains?

[fubaralakbar]

Supernova, also known as a creeper star.

[funveeable]

What element heavier than iron do humans actually need other than zinc? Do humans actually need heavy elements?

[skateboardingjesus]

And just like zombies, they're pretty dense.