AaS! 212: Where Do All the Elements Come From?
Ask a Spaceman!21 Nov 2023

AaS! 212: Where Do All the Elements Come From?

What processes create all the elements? Why are some elements more common than others? How does fusion happen inside and outside of a star? I discuss these questions and more in today's Ask a Spaceman!

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