First green star discovered 280 light-years away
Astronomers discovered a rare green star, a white dwarf 280 light-years away, its color caused by atmospheric sodium. This groundbreaking find suggests star colors are influenced by more than just temperature, opening doors for more green star discoveries.
Astronomers have discovered the first star that appears green due to the interaction of sodium in its atmosphere with light, located approximately 280 light-years from Earth. The white dwarf, named WD J1330+6435, located in the Milky Way Galaxy in th... [978 chars]
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