Newly Discovered Star Offers Opportunity to Explore Origins of First Stars Sprung to Life in Early Universe
Friday, January 22, 2016 - 15:41
in Astronomy & Space
A team of researchers has observed the brightest ultra metal-poor star ever discovered. The star is a rare relic from the Milky Way's formative years. As such, it offers astronomers a precious opportunity to explore the origin of the first stars that sprung to life within our galaxy and the universe.