White Dwarf Picture

Photo Credit: http://m.esa.int/spaceinimages/Images/2005/12/Sirius_B_compared_to_Earth

Code Number: 8B30.75

Demo Title: White Dwarfs

Condition: Excellent

Area of Study: Stellar Astronomy

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References:

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