Star That Should of Never Existed, Exists

Wednesday, August 31, 2011 - 12:30 in Physics & Chemistry

A primitive star, composed almost entirely of hydrogen and helium, was spotted in the Leo Constellation by Europe's Very Large Telescope. Accepted star formation theory may need revision because this discovery lacks mass and metals requirements.

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