JOURNAL ARTICLE

Stars made from only primordial gas finally spotted, astronomers claim.

  • Published In: Sciencemag.org, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Applied Science & Technology Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Clery, Daniel 3 of 3

Abstract

Astronomers claim to have discovered a galaxy full of stars made only from primordial gas, hydrogen, and helium, created in the Big Bang. These "population III stars" are theorized to be massive and short-lived, with unique spectral signatures. Using NASA's JWST space observatory, researchers identified a candidate galaxy, GLIMPSE-16043, as a potential population III galaxy, but further spectroscopy is needed for confirmation. If confirmed, this discovery could provide insights into the early chemical enrichment of the universe and the origins of planetary and biological elements. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:Sciencemag.org. 2025/02, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Astronomy and Astrophysics
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:183407590
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