Question Can anyone explain simply what Monster Group theory is about?

[Terra Australis]

Monster Group theory!
Anyone studying it with regards to symmetry of stars?
Yes I am being serious!

 

[COLGeek]

This?

Monster group - Wikipedia

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Monster group - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Monster Group -- from Wolfram MathWorld

The monster group is the highest order sporadic group M. It has group order |M| = (1) = (2) where the divisors are precisely the 15 supersingular primes (Ogg 1980). The monster group is also called the friendly giant group. It was constructed in 1982 by Robert Griess as a group of...

mathworld.wolfram.com

 

[Terra Australis]

COLGeek: Again thanks for your prompt reply. I had already read one of those wiki articles.
I was trying to ascertain where the rule originated and how it applied to the symmetry of stars. I have an idea that the symmetry of stars can be explained by fractal geometry but somehow Monster Group may play a part.
I am looking for a simple explanation of something that is very complex and difficult to explain.
Thank you again
Aus

 

[Catastrophe]

Any help?

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The Monster Group - John Conway - YouTube

Mathematicians Chase Moonshine’s Shadow | Quanta Magazine

Cat

 

[Terra Australis]

That simple explanation from the You-tube clip was exactly what I was looking for. The other links were fantastic also. I don’t feel so dumb now after I heard John Conway say he didn’t completely understand it.
….. and I had the feeling that string theory would get a mention.
Thanks so much Cat