dim blue stars are most likely white dwarfs correct?

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dim blue stars are most likely white dwarfs correct?

2007-02-05 16:06:06 · 2 answers · asked by jpjohnson 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space

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If by "dim" you mean in absolute magnitude, then yes, that's what it probably is. But a star that appears dim could be a very bright star at a great distance.

2007-02-05 16:20:58 · answer #1 · answered by injanier 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Blue stars are usually large and young. White dwarfs are usually old stars. A dim blue star is probably just very far away.

2007-02-06 00:28:37 · answer #2 · answered by Michael da Man 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋