Green glowing white dwarf star against a dark space background

Astronomers Discover First Green Star, a White Dwarf with Unique Sodium Signature

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Astronomers have identified the first-ever green star, a white dwarf exhibiting a unique atmospheric composition. Sodium traces in its atmosphere absorb the orange spectrum, resulting in a distinctive green glow. This discovery coincides with the Halloween season, adding a cosmic twist to the event.

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