Stars: Nuclear Furnaces
Elemental Composition of Universe
Elemental Composition of Human Body
Nuclear Fusion on Earth 2 H + 3 H 4 He + n + Energy
A Star is Born
Inside a Star
Inside a Star’s Core
Net Result: Fusion of Hydrogen to Helium 2 H + 2 H 4 He + Energy
Production of Carbon: The Triple Alpha Process
The Carbon Fusion Cycle: Production of Nitrogen and Oxygen
Formation of Heavier Elements Fusion in star cores produces all elements up to Iron Supernova explosions produce all elements heavier than Iron
Scattering the Seeds of Life