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Elements in the Aftermath

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 1, 2019 is “Elements in the Aftermath,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA/CXC/SAO. The original explanation runs about 185 words.

Elements in the Aftermath
Credit: Image Credit: NASA/CXC/SAO Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

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, August 1, 2019

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 1, 2019
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: NASA/CXC/SAO
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 185 words

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