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- Tue Dec 23, 2014 9:42 am
- Forum: The Bridge: Discuss an Astronomy Picture of the Day
- Topic: APOD: The Cliffs of Comet CG (2014 Dec 23)
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Re: APOD: The Cliffs of Comet CG (2014 Dec 23)
Does anyone know why there are no stars visible in the background? Can't be light pollution from some bright city
- Mon Nov 24, 2014 11:19 am
- Forum: The Bridge: Discuss an Astronomy Picture of the Day
- Topic: APOD: Solar Flare from a Sharper Sun (2014 Nov 22)
- Replies: 39
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Re: APOD: Solar Flare from a Sharper Sun (2014 Nov 22)
Iron does not inhibit energy production in a star that is driven by H->He fusion processes. The iron in the Sun is a trace element present from its formation, and has no significant effect on its behavior. Late in the life of a star, iron is produced by fusion processes. Since iron cannot be fused ...