"If you were able to stand somewhat close to the white dwarf's pole, you would see a column of gas stretching 2,000 miles into the sky, and then fanning outward."

Scientists get 1st good look at a 'vampire star' feeding on its victim

Source: space
Source Link: https://www.space.com/astronomy/scientists-get-1st-good-look-at-a-vampire-star-feeding-on-its-victim