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Discovery of 9 lithium-rich stars brings evidence of their origins

publication date16. 04. 2022
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Stars are usually made of hydrogen and some traces of helium. Some of them have more lithium than others. In old stars it can be a result of thermonuclear reaction. But astronomers also found several young lithium-rich stars. Those didn't have enough time to create their own lithium. According to a new study the lithium in young stars must come from the surrounding material that was caught by the star’s gravity.

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