Researchers analyze extrasolar asteroids using light from distant stars
When a Sun-like star reaches the end of its lifetime, it blows off its outer layers in a sustained stellar windstorm, leaving behind an Earth-sized, ultra-dense “white dwarf” star. Astronomers thought they knew what to expect from these celestial leftovers, but were puzzled over a decade ago when they found that a large fraction … Continue reading Researchers analyze extrasolar asteroids using light from distant stars
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