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This White Dwarf Merged With Another Star To Form An Ultra-Massive White Dwarf

This White Dwarf Merged With Another Star To Form An Ultra-Massive White Dwarf

White dwarfs are remnants of main sequence stars like our Sun that have depleted their hydrogen. Their lives of fusion have come to an end, and they’ll simmer with residual heat for trillions of years. Their lifespans are longer than the current age of the Universe. White dwarfs are fascinating objects for several reasons. About 97% of stars will become …

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