Milky Way Churns Out Seven New Stars Per Year, Scientists Say

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Image: By mapping patches of radioactive aluminum in the Milky Way scientists could determine the number of stars that are born and die each year in our galaxy. Credit: MPE GarchingRoland Diehl
Image: By mapping patches of radioactive aluminum in the Milky Way, scientists could determine the number of stars that are born and die each year in our galaxy. Credit: MPE Garching/Roland Diehl

In an investigation smacking of forensic detective work, scientists have measured the rate of star death and rebirth in our galaxy by combing through the sparse remains of exploded stars from the last few million years.


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