Stunning Evidence of Gamma Ray Emission from Young Sun-Like Stars Discovered
A team of researchers have recently discovered evidence of gamma-ray emission in a young, Sun-like star, a finding that could revolutionize our understanding of how stars form. The team, led by Dr. David M. Smith of the University of California, San Diego, used a telescope aboard the International Space Station to observe the star, named HD 142527, located 450 light-years away in the constellation Lupus. Their findings suggest that the gamma-ray emission is generated by a powerful process known as proton-proton collisions, which takes place in the star’s core. This is the first time such an emission has been observed in a Sun-like star, and could provide important insights into how stars form and evolve.
source: Phys.org