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Astronomy & Astrophysics 101: White Dwarf


What Is a White Dwarf? A white dwarf is the stellar core left behind after a dying star has exhausted its nuclear fuel and cast off its outer layers to form a planetary nebula. Evolution and Characteristics of White Dwarfs The ultimate fate of a star depends on its initial mass. There are several

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