Orphan stars found in long galaxy tail

Astronomers have found evidence that stars have been forming in a long tail of gas that extends well outside its parent galaxy. This discovery suggests that such "orphan" stars may be much more prevalent than previously thought.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news109513368.html">Orphan stars found in long galaxy tail</a></p> <p>Astronomers have found evidence that stars have been forming in a long tail of gas that extends well outside its parent galaxy. This discovery suggests that such "orphan" stars may be much more prevalent than previously thought.</p>