Nuclear Fusion in Stars

Path closures in Greenwich Park

Resurfacing work is taking place outside the Royal Observatory from 11-17 November. The Observatory will still open every day as usual, but the path up the hill through Greenwich Park will be closed. Visitors should instead follow the main avenue through the Park or arrive via Blackheath Gate: see this map for more information.

Essential Information

Location	Royal Observatory
Key Stage	Post-16
School Subject	Astronomy, Maths, Science
Resource Type	Classroom activity

In the classroom activity, students explore how stars are powered by fusion, the energy they output and why stars can't fuse the heaviest elements. Accopanies the video 'The Origin of the Elements'

Download Post-16 Nuclear Fusion in Stars.pdf

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