A cosmic 'fossil record' could be hidden among orphaned stars

The black abyss of space is filled with a bright central point, shining white at the center and emanating out with a blue/green hue. other bright points on the black canvas glow with a similar color, amongst countless and scattered smaller galaxies throughout.

Astronomers plan to study stars roaming the cosmos alone.

The forthcoming Vera C. Rubin Observatory, which will see "first light" in 2025, will study the glow from stars that were ripped from their home galaxies, to better understand how the universe has evolved.