'Rogue' Star's Collision Course with Our Solar System Averted
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The "rogue" white dwarf star, WD 0810-353, previously predicted to have a close encounter with our solar system in 29,000 years, is now believed to not be heading our way at all, according to new research. The Gaia space telescope's measurements of the star's approach speed were found to be incorrect, and it was discovered that WD 0810-353 has a large magnetic field that affected the interpretation of its trajectory. The solar system is likely safe from the disturbances caused by this particular rogue white dwarf.
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