Are there still stars being discovered?

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Stars continue to be discovered as advancements in astronomical instruments allow for higher resolution observations and the ability to view celestial bodies in various wavelengths. The discussion highlights that individual stars can be resolved and identified using these advanced techniques. Furthermore, stars located at the edge of the observable universe remain undetected due to their faintness, emphasizing that the discovery of stars is an ongoing process influenced by technological progress.

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Are there still stars being discovered? I mean are there stars whose light has not reached us. I think that is only possible if after the BIG BANG matter traveled away from each other with more speed than the speed of light.
 
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Individual stars can be "discovered" by resolving them in higher resolution instruments or by viewing them in particular wavelengths. That is a form of discovery that will never end. Very distant stars at the edge of our observable universe cannot be seen as stars - we have a hard time even seeing the galaxies that host them because they are very faint.
 

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