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Astronomers Close to Confirming a ‘Starless’ Galaxy Candidate

Astronomers Close to Confirming a ‘Starless’ Galaxy Candidate

Researchers report progress toward verifying what could be the first starless or failed galaxy, rich in dark matter and gas but with virtually no stars. Confirmation would shed new light on galaxy formation and the limits of star birth.

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On Cloud 9: Have astronomers discovered the first starless galaxy?