Milky Way Rediscovered! RAS Discovers ‘Old Smokers aka Sleepy Giants’ and ‘Erupting Protostars’

Astronomers have uncovered a fascinating celestial phenomenon deep within our Milky Way galaxy: the enigmatic “old smoker” stars and newborn proto-stars. These aging and nascent stars exhibit unusual behaviors, with the old smokers puffing out clouds of smoke after long periods of silence, while proto-stars are prone to frequent eruptions.

Unveiling the Mystery

The discovery of these peculiar stars, including the “old smokers” and proto-stars, has astonished astronomers worldwide. Unlike typical red giants, the old smokers remain dormant for extended periods before suddenly emitting dense clouds of smoke, while proto-stars are characterized by frequent eruptions.

Unexpected Findings

The international team of scientists stumbled upon these old smokers and proto-stars during a decade-long survey using the VISTA telescope in Chile. Initially focused on identifying newborn stars, the researchers were taken aback by the unexpected presence of these aging and nascent celestial entities.

Puffing Behavior

The old smokers, nestled in the heart of the Milky Way’s Nuclear Stellar Disc, exhibit a distinct puffing behavior. They undergo drastic dimming, becoming up to 100 times fainter, before returning to their original brightness after a brief hiatus. Meanwhile, proto-stars are prone to frequent, exuberant eruptions.

Theoretical Speculation and Future Research

While the cause of the smoke-like emission from old smokers remains a mystery, scientists speculate that heavy elements in the stars’ atmospheres may play a role. Understanding the behavior of these celestial phenomena holds significant implications for galactic dynamics and elemental distribution. Further research aims to unravel the mysteries surrounding these aging and nascent stars and their impact on our understanding of the cosmos.

As scientists continue to explore the depths of space, the discovery of old smoker stars and proto-stars underscores the endless mysteries waiting to be uncovered within our universe.

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