- A new star has struck at the roots of scientists’ previous understanding of star formation processes by showing signs of having formed through the combination of two different processes earlier thought to occur in different astrophysical environments.
- Scientists have named this star HE 1005-1439.
- Scientists have classified this new star as carbon-enhanced-metal-poor.
- A spectrograph attached to the Subaru telescope was used to analyze the star’s chemical composition.
Indian Institute of Astrophysics
- The Indian Institute of Astrophysics is a premier research institute in India dedicated to research in astronomy, astrophysics and related physics. Its headquarter is in Bangalore.
- This institute, operated with the support of the Department of Science and Technology, has become a major center of research and education in astronomy and physics in the country today.
- Major observational facilities of the Institute are established at Kodaikanal, Kavalur, Gauribidanur and Hanle.