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Astronomers Reveal True Colors of White Dwarf Stars Beyond White

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This announcement reveals that white dwarf stars can appear in colors such as green and pink, challenging the common perception that they are always white. The findings highlight how factors like temperature, atmospheric density, and chemical composition influence the colors of these stellar remnants.

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