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.
OriginalSourceLive ScienceUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityPublished10:00 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceLive ScienceUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityPublished10:00 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Astronomers discover the first-ever green star, plus the reddest 'white dwarf' ever seen”
Astronomers discover a green white dwarf and the reddest star yet found.
Key points
- New study shows white dwarfs display colors beyond white, including green and purple.
- Researchers analyzed spectra of 151 white dwarfs within 65 light-years of Earth.
- WD J1330+6435 is identified as a green star with chartreuse appearance from calcium, lithium, sodium.
- WD J1011+2845 is likely the reddest white dwarf due to carbon convection effects.
- About 1 in 30 nearby white dwarfs glow in colors other than white, suggesting more color variety.
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“Astronomers discover first green star and the reddest star ever recorded”
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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.