Anna Frebel

Anna Frebel

Professor of Physics and Astronomy at MIT, specializing in studying the chemical composition of the oldest stars to understand the early universe and galactic evolution. She has conducted significant research in stellar archaeology and metal-poor stars.

About

Anna Frebel is a renowned astronomer and astrophysicist based at MIT.
She focuses on identifying and analyzing ancient stars to unravel the history of the universe.
Her work has advanced knowledge in stellar archaeology and the formation of elements in the early cosmos.
Anna has received several awards for her contributions to astrophysics and is known for her dedication to education and public outreach in the sciences.

Areas of Expertise

astronomer astrophysicist

Recent Podcasts

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Anna Frebel: Origin and Evolution of the Universe, Galaxies, and Stars | Lex Fridman Podcast #378

Topic: Astrophysics, cosmology, and the evolution of the universe, galaxies, and stars

02:18:50690,3549,0832 years ago
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