We Don’t Know What the Sun Is Made Of

The video explores the mysteries of the sun's composition, highlighting Cecilia Payne's groundbreaking discovery that the sun is primarily composed of hydrogen and helium. It discusses the importance of metals in stars and the challenges astronomers face in accurately measuring the sun's metallicity. The video also examines the conflict between spectral analysis and helioseismology, and reviews ongoing research efforts to resolve these discrepancies.

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