Illustration of a white dwarf star emitting a ghostly green glow

Astronomers Discover First White Dwarf 'Zombie' Star with Green Glow

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Astronomers have identified the first white dwarf star described as a 'zombie' star, notable for its ghostly green glow. This unique glow is attributed to the star consuming rocky debris from dead planets, marking a novel discovery in stellar phenomena.

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