by Max Power on April 25th, 2006

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Is it possible that "man made elements" could be found naturally on other celestial bodies?

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  • by Glenn Blaylock on June 8th, 2006

    Glenn Blaylock

    I would think not. The problem with the "man made" elements is that they have no stable isotopes and of the other isotopes all have fairly short half-lives. So, these elements may be created in supernovae (the source of elements heavier than helium that are actually found in other objects). As such, we might be able to find them in the nebular remnants of supernovae, but it is not likely that they would survive long enough to be incorporated into new stars or planets.

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  • by Joe-Speedy on May 6th, 2006

    Joe-Speedy

    Sure it is possible. What we call "man made" could be naturally occuring on some planet. Why not?

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