Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 30, 2001

Hydrogen, Helium, and the Stars of M10

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 30, 2001 is “Hydrogen, Helium, and the Stars of M10,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit and Copyright: Till Credner, Sven Kohle ( Bonn University ), Hoher List Observatory). The original explanation runs about 129 words.

From the explanation

“Stars like the Sun use hydrogen for fuel, “burning” hydrogen into helium at their cores through nuclear fusion . But what happens when that hydrogen runs out?”

— APOD editors, June 30, 2001

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 30, 2001
Type: Image
Credit: Credit and Copyright: Till Credner, Sven Kohle ( Bonn University ), Hoher List Observatory
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 129 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 30, 2001 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2001-june-30-hydrogen-helium-and-the-stars-of-m10

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