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Definition
Helium: An element, usually in the form of a gas, whose nucleus is made of two protons and two neutrons. Helium is the second-most abundant element in the universe, after hydrogen, and accounts for about 25 percent of the atoms in the universe. More »
Hydrogen: An element, usually in the form of a gas, whose nucleus is made of one proton

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Radio Programs
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 Title  Air Date
Carbon August 12, 2009
Helium August 11, 2009
Nucleosynthesis August 10, 2009
Star Power November 20, 2006
Solar Harvest December 9, 2004

Note: Audio versions of our programs will be available the day after they air. Visit the transcript page to listen.

Image Gallery
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Colorful Turbulence
Colorful Turbulence
Just Horsing Around
Just Horsing Around
A Melting Cone
A Melting Cone

M82
M82

Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the universe made of?
What are stars made of?
What makes the stars shine?
How and when did the solar system form?

Other Resources
StarDate Online | Solar System Guide | Sun
http://stardate.org/resources/ssguide/sun.html
StarDate Online | Solar System Guide | Jupiter
http://stardate.org/resources/ssguide/jupiter.html
StarDate Online | Solar System Guide | Uranus
http://stardate.org/resources/ssguide/uranus.html
StarDate Online | Solar System Guide | Planet Formation
http://stardate.org/resources/ssguide/planet_form.html
StarDate Online | Solar System Guide | Saturn
http://stardate.org/resources/ssguide/saturn.html
StarDate Online | Solar System Guide | Leftovers
http://stardate.org/resources/ssguide/leftovers.html
StarDate Online | Solar System Guide | Outer Planets: Realm of the Giants
http://stardate.org/resources/ssguide/outer_planets_more.html
StarDate Online | Solar System Guide | Inner Planets: Exploring Our Own Back Yard
http://stardate.org/resources/ssguide/inner_planets_more.html
StarDate Online | News | Balloon Experiments Map Creation's Glow
http://stardate.org/resources/news/universe/200008.html

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