Compared to our Sun, most stars in the halo are

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The halo population of stars is generally quite old, typically 10-13 billion years old, and evolved far from the disk of the Galaxy, where heavy element production is greatest. These stars, therefore, have fewer heavy elements than stars found in the disk of the Galaxy. Additionally, many of the halo stars are red in color, indicating cooler surface temperatures, and also meaning that they are less luminous and appear dimmer than younger, hotter stars.

Compared to Our Sun, Most Stars in the Halo Are