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The first white dwarf discovered was in the triple star system of 40 Eridani.
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Who discovered the first white dwarf?
The first white dwarf star was discovered in 1783 by William Herschel. However, it was not called a white dwarfs until 1910, when Henry Norris Russell, Edward Charles Pickering, and Williamina Fleming studied the star further and used the term "white dwarf" to describe it.
Can you see a white dwarf?
Yes you can see a white dwarf star. but you will need a powerful telescope. The nearest white dwarf to us, is Sirius B at a distance of 8.6 light years. It was first discovered using a 18.5-inch (470 mm) aperture telescope.
Is Pluto a white dwarf star?
Pluto is not a white dwarf star, it is just a dwarf planet.
Is a dwarf star and a white dwarf the same thing?
No. A dwarf star is a small star. A white dwarf is just one particular type of dwarf star, but there are other types.
Is the white dwarf the biggest star?
No a white dwarf is a small compact star.
How did the white dwarf star get its name?
It's just because the few dwarf stars that were found first appeared white..
Is Pollux a white dwarf star?
No, Pollux is not a white dwarf, it is a orange giant star.
What is a cooled white dwarf star that is extremely dense?
A cooled white dwarf is a black dwarf. I think you are thinking of a neutron star which has nothing to do with a white dwarf.
Why would a white dwarf become a red dwarf?
A white dwarf could not become a red dwarf. A white dwarf is a remnant of a dead star. A red dwarf is a star with a very low mass.
Is white dwarf a massive star?
No. A white dwarf is the remnant of a low to medium mass star.
What star is known as the faint white star?
a white dwarf star
What is the temperature of a white dwarf star?
A white dwarf star's temperature can range from approximately 7000K to 19000K.
