Astronomers have successfully identified two titanium oxides in the extended atmosphere around a giant star. The object VY Canis Major is one of the largest stars in the known universe and close to the end of its life. The star ejects large quantities of material which forms a dusty nebula.

Source: Sun block for the 'Big Dog': Astron...e around the giant star VY Canis Majoris


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