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
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.

Up Next