Unprecedented Find in Meteorite Challenges Astrophysical Models

Researchers have discovered a rare dust particle in a meteorite, formed by a star other than our sun. Using advanced atom probe tomography, they analyzed the particle’s unique magnesium isotopic ratio, revealing its origin from a newly identified type of hydrogen-burning supernova. This breakthrough provides deeper insights into cosmic events and the formation of stars. Credit: SciTechDaily.com

Scientists have discovered a meteorite particle with an unprecedented magnesium isotopic ratio, indicating its origin from a hydrogen burning supernova.

Research has discovered a rare dust particle trapped in an ancient extra-terrestrial meteorite that was formed by a star other than our sun.

The discovery was made by lead author Dr. Nicole Nevill and colleagues during her PhD studies at Curtin University, now working at the Lunar and Planetary Science Institute in collaboration with DOI: 10.3847/1538-4357/ad2996