From the October 2009 issue

What is the smallest star in the universe, and where is it?

Nikunj Rawal, Surat, India
By | Published: October 26, 2009 | Last updated on May 18, 2023

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • An artist's conception depicts the exoplanet MOA-2007-BLG-192Lb orbiting its host star.
  • The star, MOA-2007-BLG-192L, is a leading candidate for the smallest known hydrogen-burning main-sequence star.
  • The image provided is an artistic representation, not a direct observation.
  • The text mentions NASA's Exoplanet Exploration Program in relation to this system.
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MOA-2007-BLG-192L
This artist’s conception shows the planet MOA-2007-BLG-192Lb orbiting the star MOA-2007-BLG-192L.
NASA’s Exoplanet Exploration Program

MOA-2007-BLG-192L, is the leading candidate for the smallest hydrogen-burning “normal” star known.

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