Examination of Theia 456 finds its nearly 500 stars were born at same time
The Milky Way houses 8,292 recently discovered stellar streams—all named Theia. But Theia 456 is special.
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The Milky Way houses 8,292 recently discovered stellar streams—all named Theia. But Theia 456 is special.
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