"Unveiling the Enigmatic Duality of a Newly Found Celestial Gem"

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Astronomers have discovered a unique white dwarf star named Janus, which has two distinct sides—one composed of hydrogen and the other of helium. This unprecedented finding challenges the typical composition of white dwarfs and suggests a rare form of stellar evolution. The star's double-faced nature was observed through spectroscopy, revealing the chemical signatures of hydrogen and helium on different sides. The researchers speculate that magnetic fields or shifting atmospheric pressures may be responsible for this asymmetry. Further exploration using the Zwicky Transient Facility is planned to identify more white dwarfs with similar characteristics.
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