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Astro Brief: Two-faced White Dwarf

K. Miller, Caltech/IPAC

A unique white dwarf has been discovered by ZTF.


Recently, a white dwarf was discovered by the Zwicky Transient Factory or ZTF. This star's unusual pattern of brightness sparked the interest of a study at Caltech University, led by Ilaria Caiazzo.

Join us this week as Mike investigates Janus, the first two-faced white dwarf.

Astro Brief is a collaboration between KSMU, the Missouri Space Grant, and MSU's Department of Physics, Astronomy and Materials Science. Hosted by Dr. Mike Reed, Astro Brief focuses on astronomical events, the field of astronomy, and astronomy-related guests. It airs Thursdays at 9:45 am on KSMU.

Distinguished Professor of the Missouri State University Department of Physics, Astronomy and Materials Science.