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How could a Star possibly be older than the Universe ? Is this possible or are the calculations off when determining the age of such Stars ? Can a Star exist that formed on its own independent of a Universe ?

Peter U
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  • My question is a little different because I would like to know if this is even possible, for a Star to be older than the Universe ? In other words could a Star have formed that is not contained in a Universe ? – Peter U Dec 09 '19 at 21:52
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    We don't know of any example or physical mechanism to do so. Consider how we humans figure out the universe: By being inside the universe and learning about it from the inside only. It would be exceedingly difficult to learn about anything outside of it. – AtmosphericPrisonEscape Dec 09 '19 at 21:57
  • @AtmosphericPrisonEscape Excellent point that you make here – Peter U Dec 09 '19 at 22:43
  • "Is this possible or are the calculations off when determining the age of such Stars?" There is no dilemma. – uhoh Dec 09 '19 at 22:50

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It can't. If we find a star that's "older" than the universe, then either the measurements of the star's age are incorrect, or the measurements of the universe's age are incorrect.

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