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What is considered one of Margaret Burbidge's main contributions from the 1950s?

  • Finding Pluto

  • Filing for a moon patent

  • Stellar Nucleosynthesis

  • Painting nebulas

Answer

Stellar nucleosynthesis is the process by which atomic nuclei are formed from lighter elements. It is a complex process that involves the fusion of protons and neutrons to form heavier elements. Stellar nucleosynthesis is thought to be responsible for the formation of all the elements heavier than hydrogen and helium in the universe. Margaret Burbidge was one of the pioneers of the study of stellar nucleosynthesis.
Beyond the Cosmos: Unraveling the Enigmatic Margaret Burbidge

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