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'''Stellar archaeology''' is the study of the history of [[star]]s, focusing on their makeup and existence.<ref name=HS>{{cite news|title=Stellar Archaeology Traces Milky Way's History|url=http://hubblesite.org/newscenter/archive/releases/2012/25/text/|accessdate=11 February 2014|newspaper=HubbleSite|date=30 May 2012}}</ref> This often means studying [[Population I]] and [[Population II]] stars to see their history.<ref name=Nerlich>{{cite news|last=Nerlich|first=Steve|title=Astronomy Without A Telescope – Stellar Archaeology|url=http://www.universetoday.com/67316/astronomy-without-a-telescope-stellar-archaeology/|accessdate=11 February 2014|newspaper=Universe Today|date=26 June 2010}}</ref> The field has already discovered that the [[Milky Way]] cannibalizes surrounding [[dwarf galaxy|dwarf galaxies]], giving it a youthful appearance.<ref name=Brainard>{{cite news|last=Brainard|first=Curtis|title=The Archaeology of the Stars|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/11/science/space/the-archaeology-of-the-stars.html|accessdate=11 February 2014|newspaper=[[New York Times]]|date=10 February 2014}}</ref> |
'''Stellar archaeology''' is the study of the history of [[star]]s, focusing on their makeup and existence.<ref name=HS>{{cite news|title=Stellar Archaeology Traces Milky Way's History|url=http://hubblesite.org/newscenter/archive/releases/2012/25/text/|accessdate=11 February 2014|newspaper=HubbleSite|date=30 May 2012}}</ref> This often means studying [[Population I]] and [[Population II]] stars to see their history.<ref name=Nerlich>{{cite news|last=Nerlich|first=Steve|title=Astronomy Without A Telescope – Stellar Archaeology|url=http://www.universetoday.com/67316/astronomy-without-a-telescope-stellar-archaeology/|accessdate=11 February 2014|newspaper=Universe Today|date=26 June 2010}}</ref> The field has already discovered that the [[Milky Way]] cannibalizes surrounding [[dwarf galaxy|dwarf galaxies]], giving it a youthful appearance.<ref name=Brainard>{{cite news|last=Brainard|first=Curtis|title=The Archaeology of the Stars|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/11/science/space/the-archaeology-of-the-stars.html|accessdate=11 February 2014|newspaper=[[New York Times]]|date=10 February 2014}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 22:10, 11 February 2014
Stellar archaeology is the study of the history of stars, focusing on their makeup and existence.[1] This often means studying Population I and Population II stars to see their history.[2] The field has already discovered that the Milky Way cannibalizes surrounding dwarf galaxies, giving it a youthful appearance.[3]
References
- ^ "Stellar Archaeology Traces Milky Way's History". HubbleSite. 30 May 2012. Retrieved 11 February 2014.
- ^ Nerlich, Steve (26 June 2010). "Astronomy Without A Telescope – Stellar Archaeology". Universe Today. Retrieved 11 February 2014.
- ^ Brainard, Curtis (10 February 2014). "The Archaeology of the Stars". New York Times. Retrieved 11 February 2014.