China discovered more than 10,000 big stars containing many lithium elements

Chinese astronomers have discovered more than 10,000 giant stars containing many lithium elements.

Lithium is considered one of the three elements along with hydrogen and helium synthesized during the Big Bang.

Based on the LAMOST telescope data located in Hebei Province, northern China, researchers at the National Astronomical Observatory of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have discovered more than 10,000 stars rich in lithium. out of 810,000 giant stars in the universe.

According to the traditional theory of star formation and development, lithium is considered one of the three elements with hydrogen and helium synthesized during the Big Bang, but is easily mixed and decomposed inside the star. star.

A giant star filled with lithium elements was first discovered in 1982, challenging the aforementioned classical theory. In order to find the solution, scientists have sought to observe more of such stars. However, giant stars rich in lithium are rare.

The new research results could help scientists better understand the characteristics of massive stars containing large amounts of lithium, the process of development and structure within stars. The findings were recently published in the Astrophysical Journal Supplement.