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A new study reveals that white dwarf stars can appear green and deep pink to human eyes due to atmospheric density and chemical composition, challenging previous assumptions about stellar color.
Researchers from the University of Warwick have identified WD J1330+6435 as the first known green star. The white dwarf's green hue results from sodium in its atmosphere absorbing orange light.
Researchers detected chemical signatures suggesting a Jupiter-sized planet formed from the debris of a dying star, potentially marking the first discovery of a second-generation world.
