AaS! 143: Astro101 Part 5 - What are Neutron Stars, White Dwarfs, and Black Holes?

Published: Jan. 5, 2021, noon

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It\\u2019s time for school! The Astro101 series will cover some of the most important questions in astronomy. In today\\u2019s lesson, we\\u2019ll have: What is a white dwarf? What is a neutron star? What is a black hole? I discuss these questions and more in today\\u2019s Ask a Spaceman!

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