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HKU astrophysicists discover a novel method for hunting the first stars - EurekAlert


A recent study led by the research group of Professor Jane Lixin DAI of the Department of Physics at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has discovered a novel method for detecting the first-generations stars, known as Population III (Pop III) stars, which have never been directly detected. The research has been widely acknowledged by the international astronomy community with a highlight from the Space Telescope Science Institute, which operates several NASA telescopes. These potential discoveries about Pop III stars hold the promise of unlocking the secrets of the universe&#39;s origin and providing a deeper understanding of the remarkable journey from the primordial cosmos to the world we inhabit today. Their findings have recently been published in&nbsp;<em>The Astrophysical Journal Letters</em>.

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