Stellar nucleosynthesis
type: Concept
narrower: Helium burning

Helium burning
type: Concept
contributor: AAS Frey.Katie
broader: Stellar nucleosynthesis
broader: Nucleosynthesis
definition: The stage in the evolution of a star, after the exhaustion of hydrogen, when the star produces its energy by the fusion of helium into carbon and oxygen.
modified: 2020-11-09T16:16:46.654Z
modified: 2020-11-09T16:16:36.76Z

Nucleosynthesis
type: Concept
narrower: Helium burning