One of the oldest stars in the universe is quietly hiding out in the Milky Way some 2,000 light-years from Earth.
Newfound, Tiny Sun is Among the Oldest Stars in the Universe
The newfound star is not only one of the oldest stars in the universe, but also one of the most metal-poor stars known. An artist’s concept of a small red dwarf star is shown above. (Credit:NASA/Walt Feimer)
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