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Astronomers report first green star, upending white dwarf color rules
Original: Astronomers discover 1st green star in space as white dwarfs break color rules
Astronomers have identified what is being described as the first green star ever observed in space, a white dwarf whose color breaks the established rules of stellar physics. The finding is drawing attention across news coverage, with commentators noting that white dwarfs are not supposed to appear green, making the discovery a puzzle for models of how these burnt-out stars emit light.
Why now: A reported first-ever observation that contradicts established stellar physics is naturally surprising and newsworthy.
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- Astronomers discover 1st green star in space as white dwarfs break color rules · LiveNOW from FOX
- Astronomers discover 1st green star in space as white dwarfs break color rules · FOX 2 Detroit
- Astronomers discover 1st green star in space as white dwarfs break color rules · LiveNOW from FOX
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