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Tellurium

An element that's rare on Earth is found far, far away

An element that's rare on Earth is found far, far away

February 17, 2012

Tellurium detected for the first time in ancient stars.

Also labeled: Astrophysics, Space, astronomy and planetary science, Spectroscopy, Stars, Chemical elements, Origins of the universe, Periodic table, Supernovas

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