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Warwick astronomers report first star found that would look green to the human eye
Astronomers at the University of Warwick say white dwarf stars can shine in a wide range of colours, among them green, pink and purple.
Why it matters: Astronomers who study white dwarf stars have a new Warwick result describing the first star found that would appear green to human eyes.
The University of Warwick said on 15 October that its astronomers had shown white dwarf stars can glow in a striking variety of colours, including green, pink and purple.
According to the university, the work includes the first star ever identified that would look green to the human eye.
Editor’s view
Scott James, Research and Innovation Editor
For Warwick's astronomy researchers, the announced result is that white dwarf stars can show a range of colours, with one star described as the first found that would appear green to a human observer.
