Many scientists think there could be hundreds of dwarf planets in our solar system, but currently only five are officially recognized—Ceres, Pluto, Eris, Haumea, and Makemake. Where are they? Dwarf …

White dwarfs are among the dimmest stars in the universe. Even so, they have commanded the attention of astronomers ever since the first white dwarf was observed by optical telescopes in the …

Nov 13, 2023 · This notes present a theoretical description of the internal structure of white dwarfs and determine the dependence of the radius of a white dwarf stars versus its mass.

The following table gives a comparison between the numerical and analytical values of white dwarf radii for μe = 2. The first column gives the logarithm of central density, the second white dwarf mass in …

What's the difference between an asteroid, a comet, and a dwarf planet? Asteroids are left-over inner solar system objects, comets left-over outer solar system objects, and dwarf planets are either of …

To build models of cooling white dwarfs, in particular to exploit the full potential of WD cosmochronology, it is necessary to have reliable data on radiative and conductive opacities, transport properties, as …

Aug 10, 2006 · Have students use the Venn Diagram to compare the terms planet, dwarf planet, and asteroid. Begin by placing the following terms in the diagram: Earth, Ceres, Vesta, Pluto.