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Originally Posted by gregbradley
Intersting.
I wonder if its like that because Hydrogen is so light and oxygen is heavier. It would maintain its momentum more easily? Its easier to see it was blasted out from a centre.
Greg.
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Been giving this some thought, Its possible the bulk of the hydrogen was thrown off in successive shell flashes, whilst the deeper oxygen has been thrown out only with the final burst of the dying star.... You've captured something of scientific interest mike,