12.5 billion years ago what did

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12.5 billion years ago, the universe was significantly different from today, primarily characterized by the formation of Population III stars. These stars are crucial as they represent the first generation of stars formed from primordial gas. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding this era in cosmic history, emphasizing the role of these stars in the evolution of the universe.

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...the universe look like? About the same as now?

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No. That was just around the time population III stars were beginning to form.

Wiki has a useful http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_the_Big_Bang" .
 
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