Events tagged with "BPM 37093"

Historical Events tagged with "BPM 37093"

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Space Exploration

Discovery of the Universe's Largest Diamond Star

February 13th, 2004 21 years ago

Astronomers at the Harvard–Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics announced the discovery of BPM 37093, a white dwarf star resembling a massive diamond. This celestial body became known as 'Lucy' in homage to The Beatles' song 'Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds.' Its unique composition was highlighted as being predominantly carbon and oxygen, crystallized in a manner similar to diamonds found on Earth. The discovery was significant in understanding stellar evolution and the life cycle of stars.