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Astronomers discover 'hidden' stars, including a unique elderly giant dubbed an 'old smoker.'

<p>&#39;Hidden&#39; stars including a new type of elderly giant nicknamed an &#39;old smoker&#39; have been spotted for the first time by astronomers. The mystery objects exist at the heart of our Milky Way galaxy and can sit quietly for decades &ndash; fading almost to invisibility &ndash; before suddenly puffing out clouds of smoke, according to a new study published today in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society. An international team of scientists led by Professor Philip Lucas, of the University of Hertfordshire, made their ground-breaking disc...

Astronomers discover 'hidden' stars, including a unique elderly giant dubbed an 'old smoker.'

The latest moves from across the region

Updated: January 22, 2021, 5:28 pm © DC Thomson The site of the proposed Burger King and Starbucks. A developer has appealed against the decision by councillors to refuse planning permission for a drive-thru Starbucks and Burger King near Dundee Airport. Early last year, London-based firm GVD submitted a planning application on behalf of Eat & Drive Ltd to build the two facilities and 54 parking spaces, including e-parking, at the bottom of Riverside Avenue. Continue Reading Log in or subscribe to receive exclusive premium content, including expert opinion and insight as well as special inve...