Scientists spot green-glowing white dwarf star, a first
New research documented a distant star shining in an eerie hue, showing that such stars can defy expectations.
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What happened
Scientists have identified a green star described as the first of its kind known in the universe, a white dwarf that glows green. New research documented the star, which lies hundreds of light-years away in deep space. Its glow has been called ghostly, and the star has been nicknamed a zombie star.
Why it matters
The findings show that white dwarfs can glow in a range of colors and defy what scientists expected.
Timeline
- Oct 16, 11:46 AM ET: New research revealed a white dwarf glowing green, showing these stars can defy expectations.
- Oct 17, 6:30 PM ET: Scientists said the star lies hundreds of light-years away in deep space.
Coverage
- Scientists reveal first 'zombie' star with 'ghostly green glow' -- and fascinating reason behind hue (New York Post)
- Scientists discover the universe’s first known green star (Yahoo News)
- “Something Out of Science Fiction”: A Ghostly Green Star Has Been Revealed for the First Time (thedebrief.org)
- Newly identified green star leaves astronomers amazed (detroitnews.com)
- 'White' dwarf stars can be purple, pink and even green, surprising new study finds (livescience.com)
- They've done it. Scientists have found a green star. Here's the science behind the new discovery and the technicolour cosmos | BBC Sky at Night Magazine (skyatnightmagazine.com)
- Astronomers discover the 1st ever green star, a cosmic zombie just in time for Halloween (space.com)
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