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The globular cluster Terzan 4 with brighter blue stars in the cluster burning hotter and red stars on the outskirts burn cooler..
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In a new study, a team of astronomers has identified wavelengths of light that could be useful for tracing the chemical evolution of the universe.

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Ohio State helps NASA mission lift off to scan the cosmos

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