First pairs of white dwarf–main sequence binaries discovered in clusters shine new light on stellar evolution
Astronomers at the University of Toronto (U of T) have discovered the first pairs of white dwarf and main sequence ...
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First, white dwarf-main sequence binaries in clusters reveal new insights into stellar evolution
It could also provide insights into cosmic events like supernovae and gravitational waves, as binaries containing compact ...
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Astronomers discover first pairs of white dwarf and main sequence stars in clusters, shining new light on stellar evolution
Astronomers have discovered the first pairs of white dwarf and main sequence stars -- 'dead' remnants and 'living' stars -- in young star clusters. This breakthrough offers new insights on an extreme ...
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Binary systems with living and dead stars reveal stellar secrets
This significant finding, published in The Astrophysical Journal, opens a new window into an extreme phase of stellar ...
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Formation of the Sun and other stars
The Solar System was formed around 4.6 billion years ago from a giant cloud called a nebula, mainly made up of hydrogen gas and dust. The nebula collapsed under its own gravity and, as it did ...
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Jerry Jones Does Not Have Sufficient Respect For The Sun
A big, dense ball of gas that has fascinated mankind since the dawn of time, Jerry Jones is constantly innovating in the field of sabotaging his own team. Not content with letting paying customers ...