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Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar was an influential Indian-American astrophysicist who made significant contributions to the field of astrophysics, particularly in understanding stellar evolution and black holes. Several things have been named in his honor, recognizing his contributions to science. Here are some notable examples: 1. **Chandrasekhar Limit**: A theoretical limit (approximately 1.4 times the mass of the Sun) that determines the maximum mass of a stable white dwarf star.

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