Meteorite contains the oldest material on Earth: 7-billion-year-old stardust
Monday, January 13, 2020 - 19:30
in Astronomy & Space
Scientists have discovered the oldest solid material on Earth: 7-billion-year-old stardust trapped inside a meteorite. This stardust provides evidence for a 'baby boom' of new stars that formed 7 billion years ago, contrary to thinking that star formation happens at a steady, constant rate.