Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 26, 2001

Elements in the Aftermath

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 26, 2001 is “Elements in the Aftermath,” an image. It is credited to Credit: J.Hughes ( Rutgers ) et al., CXC , NASA. The original explanation runs about 178 words.

From the explanation

“Massive stars spend their brief lives furiously burning nuclear fuel. Through fusion at extreme temperatures and densities surrounding the stellar core, nuclei of light elements like Hydrogen and Helium are combined to heavier elements like Carbon, Oxygen, etc.”

— APOD editors, October 26, 2001

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 26, 2001
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: J.Hughes ( Rutgers ) et al., CXC , NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 178 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 26, 2001 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2001-october-26-elements-in-the-aftermath

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