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Red, White and Mysterious.

Authors :
Moran, Stephen P.
Source :
Natural History. Aug/Sep75, Vol. 84 Issue 7, p82. 3p.
Publication Year :
1975

Abstract

Discusses the problems faced by astronomers in explaining the change in color of the star Sirius from red in ancient times to white since the tenth century A.D. Description of Sirius as a binary star composed of Sirius A and B; Classification of Sirius B as a white dwarf; Possibility that Sirius B could have caused Sirius' red color.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00280712
Volume :
84
Issue :
7
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Natural History
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
5203579