Uncovering the Accretion History of the Young Binary System V4046 Lupi
Astronomers have recently made a breakthrough in understanding the formation history of the star Lupi, located in the constellation of Lupus. Through analysis of the star’s chemical composition, they have been able to trace its formation back to a series of accretion events over 10 billion years ago. These events involved the accretion of gas and dust from the interstellar medium, with each event adding a new element of complexity to the star’s eventual composition. The findings suggest that Lupi formed in a unique environment where the gas and dust were not only abundant, but also diverse in composition. This could provide important clues about the formation history of other stars in the Milky Way.
source: Phys.org