Exploring formation of ultra-massive carbon-oxygen white dwarfs - Phys.org

White dwarf stars (WDs) are the most numerous members of the stellar graveyard. It is widely accepted that more than 97% of the stars in the universe will evolve into WDs. These numerous objects are considered a powerful tool to understand the formation and e…

White dwarf stars (WDs) are the most numerous members of the stellar graveyard. It is widely accepted that more than 97% of the stars in the universe will evolve into WDs. These numerous objects are … [+3204 chars]

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