AaS! 261: What are Black Dwarfs?
Ask a Spaceman!2 Joulu 2025

AaS! 261: What are Black Dwarfs?

What happens to a white dwarf when it cools off? How long does it take? Do they just stay black forever, or will something more interesting happen to them someday? I discuss these questions and more in today's Ask a Spaceman!

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