What is a white dwarf, and why are space scientists so excited by the latest discovery?It’s been dubbed a possible ‘planet killer’, but how could a dying star cause havoc in the solar system?To explain, Seán is joined by Frances McCarthy from MTU’s Blackrock Castle Observatory...

What is a white dwarf, and why are space scientists so excited by the latest discovery? It’s been dubbed a possible ‘planet killer’, but how could a dying star cause havoc in the solar system? To explain, Seán is joined by Frances McCarthy from MTU’s Blackrock Castle Observatory...

Why is a white dwarf star considered a ‘planet killer’?

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The daily dose of madness and intrigue from Sean Moncrieff and his rebel radio crew Listen and subscribe to Moncrieff Highlights on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'

The daily dose of madness and intrigue from Sean Moncrieff and his rebel radio crew

Listen and subscribe to Moncrieff Highlights&nbsp;on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.&nbsp;&nbsp; 

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