Tracing the Past: The Ancient Metal-Poor C-19 Stellar Stream Extends Over 100 Degrees
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Tracing the Past: The Ancient Metal-Poor C-19 Stellar Stream Extends Over 100 Degrees

The C-19 stellar stream, one of the most metal-poor structures in the Milky Way, has been found to extend over 100 degrees in the sky. Using Gaia data and advanced algorithms, researchers identified 12 new members, confirming its ancient origins. The stream is wider and more dynamically hot than expected, suggesting early disruption by dark matter or stellar interactions. These findings provide new insights into the formation of the first stellar structures in our galaxy.

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