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Stars make light and heat.

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EAST Tokamak plasma image3.jpg
They do this by joining tiny bits together. This makes a lot of power. It helps the sun shine on us. This is very cool! Can you feel the sun's heat?

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1960- Articles published in journal...
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Deuterium-tritium fusion.svg
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Fusion in the Sun.svg
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CNO Cycle.svg
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Binding energy curve - common isotopes.svg
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Nuclear fusion forces diagram.svg
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fusion rxnrate.svg
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