Stellar Fossils from the Milky Way (IMAGE) University of Copenhagen Caption The research group has analyzed 17 stellar fossils from the Milky Way's childhood. The stars are small light stars and they live longer than large massive stars. They do not burn hydrogen longer, but swell up into red giants that will later cool and become white dwarfs. The image shows the most famous of the stars CS31082-001, which was the first star that uranium was found in. Credit ESO Usage Restrictions ESO 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.