Just 104 light-years away, scientists have made a fascinating discovery that is shedding light on the secrets of the cosmos.
For those interested in astrology, the novelty draws even more attention! A white dwarf star, known as HD 190412 C, is undergoing an extraordinary process of crystallization in its core of carbon and oxygen.
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This remarkable revelation, released on preprint site arXiv and published in the renowned Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, has aroused enthusiasm among astronomers.
HD 190412 C is located in a quadruple system, in a condition similar to the famous starSirius.
Based on the characteristics of its companions on the main sequence, the researchers were able to estimate the age of this star.
However, the ongoing crystallization process is notoriously slow, taking about a quadrillion years to complete.
This discovery presents a fascinating inequality, considering that the Universe is only about 13.8 billion years old.
That is, this raises the question: Will astronomers be able to, someday, directly witness this cosmic glow?
The answer to that is still anyone's guess, but the desire is real. After all, who wouldn't want to witness such beauty?
Due to the extensive amount of time necessary to visualize the phenomenon, many are dissatisfied.
However, although we are not lucky enough to witness this cosmic spectacle in our lives, the discovery of crystallization in the core of this white dwarf star offers valuable insights into the life cycle stellar.
It's a glimpse of what happens when stars run out of their main fuel, hydrogen. This research expands our knowledge of the universe and the transformations that occur when stars reach the end of their lives.
Enthusiasts are excited about the continuing advances in understanding the inner workings of stars.