Stars Are Fading Differently Than Scientists Expected

Using the CHARA Array, astronomers studied 31 evolved stars and discovered that their brightness changes across different wavelengths far more dramatically than current models predict.

The unexpected result exposes a significant gap in our understanding of stellar atmospheres—and could reshape how scientists model the light coming from stars.

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