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14: A Star Is Born

The Supermassive Podcast

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Formation of the First Stars

This chapter explores the formation of the first stars after the big bang, discussing their emergence in groups rather than individual galaxies and the role of dark matter. It also sheds light on the appearance and characteristics of these first stars, as well as the creation of heavier elements in the universe.

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