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White dwarf upsets planetary system, consumes evidence

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BAD BREAK UP As many as six rocky worlds (or possibly more) are disintegrating around the core of a dead star (illustrated).

Mark A. Garlick

By Christopher Crockett

- More than 2 years ago

At least one poor planet — or possibly over half a dozen — is becoming a snack for the core of a dead star.