Scientists taking close-up photographs of the Epsilon Aurigae during its eclipse, which happens every 27 years, noticed the strange dark object's shadow on the star.

御夫座ε星每27年就会发生一次蚀变，科学家们趁此良机拍下了它的特写照片，通过照片他们发现有一片奇怪的黑色物体投影在该星体上。

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The bright star AE Aurigae, visible near the nebula center, is so hot it is blue, emitting light so energetic it knocks electrons away from surrounding gas.

御夫座AE星非常地炽热，因此所发出的蓝色星光，能把周围物质的电子撞飞出去。

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