The Methuselah star.

[cotterless45]

At this time of year , before M11 rises, I try to remember to look at the few low stars of Libra. They hold HD 140283 (SAO 159459.   Ra 15h44m12s dec. +13 48') , known as the Methuselah star due to its great age .

Formed after the Big Bang , judged to be of around that age. It's an easily observable lone star of +7.2, but think of its age.

A bit more digging will show the background of this glorious relic.

careful now , Nick.

[wookie1965]

I was only reading about this star a few days ago aged the same or older than the universe itself obviously wrong but a very old star none the less. 

[symmetal]

Astrophysicist Dr. Becky has a good report on this star on her YouTube Channel. 🙂

Alan

[wookie1965]

Very interesting I still think it's very interesting no matter what she says the figures are very close and it's not like the age of the universe has not been updated over the last few years.