Oldest Star In Our Galaxy Found

Posted by DA Morgan on Oct 31, 2002 at 13:17
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This is the oldest star in our Milky Way yet observed by astronomers. It could date back to the beginning of the Universe, about 14 billion years ago.

The giant star, HE0107-5240, is a rarity because unlike younger stars it is virtually metal-free. It is from the first generation of stars made from the simple elements left over from the Big Bang.

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