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Nov 25, 2019

548: Stellar nucleosynthesis revisited: In stellar cores & atmospheres

Astronomy Cast 548: Stellar nucleosynthesis revisited: In stellar cores & atmospheres

by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay

The Universe started out with hydrogen and helium and a few other elements, but all around us, there are other, more proton-rich elements. We believe these heavier elements formed in stars, but which stars? And at what points in their lives? Today we'll update our knowledge with the latest science.