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Astronomers marvel at new discoveries around white dwarf stars

Original: RE: https:// bots.defencegeeks.net/@popsci/ 117389784945650449 We never thought such a thing was possible until we found

Astronomy enthusiasts are highlighting the ongoing wave of exoplanet discoveries, noting that scientists have found planetary examples orbiting dead stars over the past two decades. The discussion explains that a white dwarf is what remains after a Sun-like star passes through its red giant phase, and celebrates exoplanet science as an endless source of surprising finds.

Why now: New or resurfaced findings about planets surviving around dead stars are capturing public fascination with space science.

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• RE: https:// bots.defencegeeks.net/@popsci/ 117389784945650449 We never thought such a thing was possible until we found examples in the past 20 years, Exoplanets really are an endless joy of discovery! A white dwarf is what happens to a star like our Sun after it's Red Giant… · Lazarou · 4

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