What Stuff Stars Are Made Of

doi:10.1007/978-0-387-85347-5_8

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What Stuff Stars Are Made Of

Published May 27, 2014 · W. Sheehan, C. Conselice

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Abstract

Far from city lights, the view of the night sky is dominated by stars. Th ey seem to be present in countless numbers. It comes as a surprise to learn that with the naked eye only about three thousand are visible at any given time. Most of these lie within a hundred, and all but a few within a thousand, light years of the Earth.

Study Snapshot

Stars are made of hydrogen and helium, with a few exceptions, and are the result of massive star formation processes.

PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)

Sample size24

MethodsObservational

OutcomesBody Mass Index projections

ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.

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