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May 1, 2008
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Changes in light output over time of the first-discovered pulsating carbon white dwarf star.
The image shows the changes in light output over time of the first-discovered pulsating carbon white dwarf star.
Credit: K. Williams/ T. Jones/ McDonald Obs
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