I've just thought...

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(yes it hurt my brain) how do stars/the sun burn in space with no oxygen?

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Why?

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ewenm said:

Stars don't "burn".

Edit to be more helpful: The primary reaction in a star is Hydrogen atoms fusing into Helium atoms and releasing energy in the form of heat and light. Hence it's called nuclear fusion, not combustion.

Edited by ewenm on Friday 10th February 14:17

I know this but I did think they were flames coming off the stars. Thats the bit that confused me.

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Slagathore said:

There was a program on last night that had a bit of this at the beginning.

Can't remember what it was called, but it had James May presenting it.

Might be worth a watch.

Anyone know what he's talking about?
I'd like to watch