The Helium Atom
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- Visualizations by:
- Dana Berry
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Helium nuclei were created in the Big Bang and contain two protons and two neutrons each. Helium is the second most abundant element, comprising roughly one quarter of the mass of the Universe. This animation zooms into a standard helium atom, showing its protons (green), neutrons (white), and electrons (blue).
Credits
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NASA
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Animator
- Dana Berry (Skyworks Digital) [Lead]
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Writer
- Michael McClare (KBR Wyle Services, LLC)
Series
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