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Astronomers Find Rare Second-Generation Star From Ancient Universe
Cosmic archaeologists have discovered an extremely rare iron-deficient second-generation star, offering direct evidence of how the universe's first stars seeded their successors with heavy elements.
Key Takeaways
- Astronomers discovered an extremely rare, iron-deficient second-generation star that formed from a single Population III supernova
- The star's chemical fingerprint provides direct evidence of how the universe's first stars seeded heavy elements
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DT Editorial AI··4 min read·via space.com