Quick explanation
Stars less massive than eight Solar masses are referred to as "low-mass stars".
When a low-mass star runs out of fuel, gravity makes it contract to a compact, bright star, composed primarily of carbon and oxygen. This stellar remnant is called a white dwarf.
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