Dust around a primitive star sheds new light on universe's origins
Thursday, January 15, 2009 - 14:49
in Astronomy & Space
(PhysOrg.com) -- A Cornell-led team of astronomers has observed dust forming around a dying star in a nearby galaxy, giving a glimpse into the early universe and enlivening a debate about the origins of all cosmic dust.
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