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Old July 13th 07, 08:45 PM posted to sci.astro.amateur,sci.astro,alt.astronomy,alt.astronomy.solar,uk.sci.astronomy
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Default How long will the sun remain a white dwarf?

Hi:

When the sun becomes a white dwarf, approximately how long will it
take for it to cool off to a cold black dwarf that does not emit
anymore heat or light [or other energies] than the surrounding space?


Thanks,

Radium

 




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