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What type of stars are the oldest in the universe?

The oldest stars are classified as population III stars [See related question]


What type of galaxy holds the oldest stars in the universe?

Typically irregular galaxies have the oldest stars


What color is the oldest star?

The oldest stars in the universe are typically red or orange in color, indicating that they are cooler in temperature. These stars are often referred to as red dwarfs and are among the first generation of stars formed in the universe.


What are the youngest and oldest star?

The youngest stars are protostars which are still forming within giant molecular clouds. The oldest stars in the universe are believed to be Population II stars, which are remnants from the early universe and can be found in globular clusters.


What are the most common types of stars in your universe?

70,000


What color is the oldest star red or blue?

The oldest stars are typically red in color. These stars are referred to as red dwarfs, and they are some of the oldest objects in the universe, dating back to the early stages of star formation. Blue stars are younger and hotter than red stars.


Which are the oldest stars in the Milky Way population 1 or 2 stars?

Population II stars are the oldest in our Milky Way. Population III stars were the first stars in the Universe, but have yet to be discovered. See related question


Is the sun the oldest star in the universe?

Well, my friend, the sun is not actually the oldest star in the universe. There are much older stars out there that have been shining bright for billions of years. Each and every star has its own beauty and story to tell, just like the sun bringing us warmth and light every day.


How is the age of the galaxy determined?

The age of a galaxy is determined by studying the oldest stars within it using methods like measuring the radioactive decay of elements, analyzing the chemical composition of stars, and calculating the expansion rate of the universe. By combining these techniques, astronomers can estimate the age of galaxies in the universe.


What is the size of an old aged star?

The oldest stars are almost as old as the Universe - perhaps a bit over 13 billion years.


What are very old stars that are studied to estimate the age of the universe?

HD 140283 is the oldest star. Lately estimated to be 14.5 billion years old while the universe's calculated age is just 13.8 billion years old. Of course it's not thought to be older than the universe. There are margins for error in the estimates of its age. It also nicknamed the Methuselah star because it's the oldest known star.


How many years has helium been around?

Helium as an element has been around since fusion began in stars, but it was discovered in 1868