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Title:

White Dwarf Stars

Url:

https://imagine.gsfc.nasa.gov/science/objects/dwarfs1.html

Publisher:

United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Description: This National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) site provides information about white dwarfs, produced when stars like our Sun exhaust their nuclear fuel and blow off much of their mass. The site contains an explanation of their properties and composition. Additional links include an introductory article, online quiz, cool facts, FAQ, and other resources.

LC Classification:

Science -- Astronomy -- Descriptive astronomy -- Stars
Science -- Astronomy -- Descriptive astronomy -- Stars -- Other particular types of stars, A-Z -- White dwarfs
Science -- Astronomy -- Study and teaching. Research

GEM Subject:

Science -- Physics
Science -- Astronomy
Science -- Space sciences

Key Concept:

Astronomy -- Stars
Astronomy -- Nebulae

Resource Type:

Reference Material

Format:

Document -- HTML

Audience:

Educator
Learner

Education Level:

High School
Higher Education
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Lower Division)
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Lower Division)
Vocational/Professional Development Education

Language:

English

Access Rights:

Free access

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