STELLAR ASTROPHYSICS A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z                    HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site helium burning The fusion of helium into carbon by the triple-alpha process. All stars born with more than half a solar mass go through this stage of energy production as they evolve beyond the main sequence. See also hydrogen burning, helium flash and carbon burning. Related category    • STELLAR ASTROPHYSICS Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP