StoryNote logo

The oldest start in the Universe, HD 140283, is 14.46 ± 0.8 billion years old. The estimated age of the universe, currently 13.798 ± 0.037 billion years. How can the star be older than the Universe itself?

by /u/irrational_abbztract in /r/askscience

Upvotes: 0

Favorite this post:
Mark as read:
Your rating:
Add this post to a custom list

StoryNote©

Reddit is a registered trademark of Reddit, Inc. Use of this trademark on our website does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by Reddit, Inc.