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eppur_se_muova

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1. "Polluting"? What a loaded wording. It might better be called "seeding" ...

Reply to Judi Lynn (Original post)

Tue Apr 23, 2024, 01:05 PM

Apr 23

These heavy elements could lead to future planets in future solar systems.

(BTW, "heavy elements" in an astrophysical or cosmological context includes any nuclides more complex than helium-4.)

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Cosmic fountain is polluting intergalactic space with 50 million suns' worth of material [View all] Judi Lynn Apr 23 OP

"Polluting"? What a loaded wording. It might better be called "seeding" ... eppur_se_muova Apr 23 #1

Took the words right out of my mouth Easterncedar Apr 23 #2

The equivalent of 50 million suns Easterncedar Apr 23 #3