Formation of Binary Star System (IMAGE) Michigan State University Caption This is a computer-simulated, false-color image of the formation of a binary stellar system some 13 billion years ago. Credit Kavli Institute for Particle Astrophysics, Stanford University Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.