Astronomers discover a green white dwarf and the reddest star yet found.
A study of 151 nearby white dwarfs finds about one in 30 glows in other colors.
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“Astronomers find the first ever green star”
Astronomers find the first green white dwarf star
Key points
- Researchers find white dwarfs can have colors beyond white, including green.
- WD J1330+6435 shows a chartreuse green due to calcium, lithium, sodium.
- Study analyzed spectra and modeled color to determine actual hues.
- Among 151 nearby white dwarfs, five showed unusual colors (two yellow, three pink).
- Findings challenge the idea that white dwarfs are predominantly blue or white.
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“Astronomers discover the first-ever green star, plus the reddest 'white dwarf' ever seen”
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8 8 Astronomers discover a green white dwarf and the reddest star yet found.
A study of 151 nearby white dwarfs finds about one in 30 glows in other colors.