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![The two stars of the binary system [BHB2007] 11 are in the process of forming, drawing material from the disk surrounding both via a pair of filaments, wound up due to the motion of the stars around each other. Credit: ALMA (ESO/NAOJ/NRAO), Alves et al.](/sites/syfy/files/styles/watch_thumbnail_tablet_1_5x_16_9/public/alma_binarystars.jpg?h=a1c9a07d)
