New calculations of solar spectrum resolve decade-long controversy about the sun's chemical composition - Phys.org

What do you do when a tried-and-true method for determining the sun's chemical composition appears to be at odds with an innovative, precise technique for mapping the sun's inner structure? That was the situation facing astronomers studying the sun—until new …

What do you do when a tried-and-true method for determining the sun's chemical composition appears to be at odds with an innovative, precise technique for mapping the sun's inner structure? That was … [+10249 chars]

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