The two stellar populations are extremes, but, in fact, stars with intermediate properties are common.

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Stars exhibit a wide range of properties, including size, temperature, and composition. While there are distinct classifications for stellar populations based on age and metallicity (Population I and Population II stars), many stars indeed have intermediate characteristics, bridging the extremes of these classifications.

The Two Stellar Populations Are Extremes, But, in Fact, Stars