"Ancient Star Discovered Near Milky Way"

Astrophysicists have discovered one of the oldest stars, LMC 119, in the Large Magellanic Cloud, a galaxy neighboring the Milky Way. This star, belonging to the Universe's second generation, provides insights into early element formation in galaxies beyond our own. Its composition differs from second-generation stars in the Milky Way, suggesting variations in the early element enrichment process across different environments. The search for more ancient stars in the Large Magellanic Cloud could offer new insights into the early Universe and the diverse evolutionary paths of stars.