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Hidden in the Halo: MIT Researchers Discover the Universe’s Oldest Stars


Astronomers discovered three ancient stars circling the Milky Way’s halo, formed 12-13 billion years ago. MIT researchers have discovered three of the oldest stars in the universe, and they happen to live in our own galactic neighborhood. The team, including several undergraduate students, spo

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