The Sun's Origin and Composition: Implications from Meteorite Studies

Author

Oliver Manuel, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow
A. Katragada

Abstract

Meteorite studies were performed to know about the Sun's origin and composition. In the 1970s meteorite studies indicated the Sun to be a supernova remnant. It was confirmed that iron was the Sun's most abundant element by studying the decay products of short-lived nuclides, nucleogenetic isotopic anomalies in meteorites and evidence of mass separation in the Sun.

Recommended Citation

O. Manuel and A. Katragada, "The Sun's Origin and Composition: Implications from Meteorite Studies," European Space Agency, (Special Publication) ESA SP, no. SP-500, pp. 787 - 790, European Space Agency, Aug 2002.

Meeting Name

Asteroids, Comets, Meteors (2002: Jul. 29-Aug. 2, Berlin, Germany)

Department(s)

Chemistry

Keywords and Phrases

Cosmic rays; Fission reactions; Iron; Isotopes; Meteorites; Planets; Mass separation; Sun

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

0379-6566

Document Type

Article - Conference proceedings

Document Version

Citation

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 2002 European Space Agency, All rights reserved.

Publication Date

02 Aug 2002