Gyrochronology -- a Powerful New Method to Determine Stellar Ages

Gyrochronology, a new method for accurately determining the ages of field stars based on their rotational rates, is being announced today by Sydney Barnes, Lowell Observatory astronomer. This fundamental research, "Ages for illustrative field stars using gyrochronology: viability, limitations and errors," is accepted for publication in an upcoming issue of the Astrophysical Journal.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news96866888.html">Gyrochronology -- a Powerful New Method to Determine Stellar Ages</a></p> <p>Gyrochronology, a new method for accurately determining the ages of field stars based on their rotational rates, is being announced today by Sydney Barnes, Lowell Observatory astronomer. This fundamental research, "Ages for illustrative field stars using gyrochronology: viability, limitations and errors," is accepted for publication in an upcoming issue of the <i>Astrophysical Journal</i>.</p>