And on top of that some instability in this star, this controlled, self-sustaining nuclear explosion could wipe out me and/or everything that comes after me. I'm not sure if stars are sentient or not but, I repeat, they sure are scary! Here you go DB - take two readings, breathe deep and call me in the evening. :-) White Dwarf Welcome, welcome little star! I'm delighted that you are Up in heaven's vast extent No bigger than a continent. Relatively minuscule Spinning like a penny spoon Glinting like a polished spoon A kind of kindled demi-moon, You offer cheer to tiny Man 'Mid galaxies Gargantuan -- A little pill in endless night An antidote to cosmic fright. - John Updike
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