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Green, pink and purple: Astronomers reveal true colors of white dwarfs
University of Warwick astronomers have revealed that white dwarf stars can glow in a surprising range of distinct colors. Their research includes the discovery of the first white dwarf star that would appear green to the human eye. Traditionally viewed as simple, fading white or blue remnants, these stars show complex atmospheric compositions. The findings change how we understand stellar evolution and the final stages of planetary systems.