# They Found One of the Oldest Stars in the Universe on Night One

- slug: they-found-one-of-the-oldest-stars-in-the-universe-on-night-one
- date: 2026-04-04
- category: Space & Aerospace

Undergrads on a spring break observing trip found one of the oldest stars in the universe on their first night at the telescope — spending three hours on it instead of the planned 10 minutes.

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