What is a White Dwarf?
A white dwarf is the remnant core of a star that has exhausted all its central nuclear fuel and shed its outer layers. These stellar remnants are dense, with a mass comparable to that of the Sun but volume similar to that of Earth.
Life Cycle of a Star
Stars like our Sun end their lives as white dwarfs after going through various evolutionary stages, including being a red giant.
Interesting Facts
- White dwarfs can crystallize! 🌟
- They cool down over billions of years, potentially becoming black dwarfs. ⏳
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