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Riddle me this.

If we're all made of star dust.... and stars can only fuse to Iron before they go poof... then where do elements heavier than Iron come from?
 
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Riddle me this.

If we're all made of star dust.... and stars can only fuse to Iron before they go poof... then where do elements heavier than Iron come from?

Supernovae

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http://curious.astro.cornell.edu/ab...-are-light-and-heavy-elements-formed-advanced

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All that fluff when you can just read Genesis. And the earth was without form and void, and darkness was upon the face of the deep!
 
I am looking for good astronomy documentaries to watch on youtube.

On one end of the spectrum, it's some uber nerdy theoretical physics nonsense that requires you to not change your underwear every day to understand.

On the other end of the spectrum is the History Channel "Idiot's Guide to Astronomy" series with the standard cast of JPL/Nasa folks who all tell you that the sun is really hot.

Can anyone recommend some good, in-between videos? Something with compelling, intelligent content without all of the good will hunting nonsense or the 8th grade physical sciences drivel?

Thanks.

This or that ?
 
I am looking for good astronomy documentaries to watch on youtube.

On one end of the spectrum, it's some uber nerdy theoretical physics nonsense that requires you to not change your underwear every day to understand.

On the other end of the spectrum is the History Channel "Idiot's Guide to Astronomy" series with the standard cast of JPL/Nasa folks who all tell you that the sun is really hot.

Can anyone recommend some good, in-between videos? Something with compelling, intelligent content without all of the good will hunting nonsense or the 8th grade physical sciences drivel?

Thanks.

It's not specifically Astronomy related, but the Royal Institution Christmas Lectures are gems.

http://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures

Anything you want to know about in particular, Astronomy-wise?
 

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It's not specifically Astronomy related, but the Royal Institution Christmas Lectures are gems.

http://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures

Anything you want to know about in particular, Astronomy-wise?

Oh, it has been a while. I've been on a history kick lately instead (found some good BBC shows where these cats spend some time living and working in historical conditions. Can't remember the name of it).

I'll check out those Christmas Lectures though!
 
Oh, it has been a while. I've been on a history kick lately instead (found some good BBC shows where these cats spend some time living and working in historical conditions. Can't remember the name of it).

I'll check out those Christmas Lectures though!

Oh, ha ha ha, I didn't pay much attention to the posting date! Yeah, I know the shows you mean, haven't caught much of them though.

Hope you enjoy the Christmas lectures anyway!
 
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