Forged in the Stars: How Magnetars, Gamma Rays, and Dying Stars Created Gold and the Universe's Heaviest Elements

By Lloyd K. Tate

Where does gold really come from? For centuries, its origin remained one of nature's deepest mysteries. Now, astrophysics reveals a staggering truth: gold and all the universe's heaviest elements were forged in the most violent explosions in the cosmos.

In Forged in the Stars, explore the discoveries that explain how magnetars, the most magnetic stars in the universe, unleash colossal gamma-ray flares capable of creating heavy elements like gold, uranium, and platinum. Journey through space and time to understand:

How the death of massive stars gives birth to neutron stars and magnetars

Why ordinary stellar fusion can't produce gold, but magnetar flares can

The science behind starquakes, gamma rays, and elemental alchemy

The role of NASA's COSI mission in uncovering the cosmic trail of gold

What this means for Earth, humanity, and our connection to the universe

With accessible science, cosmic events, and deep human curiosity, this book offers a window into one of the most awe-inspiring stories ever told: the cosmic origin of gold.

Perfect for astrophysics, space science, and scientific discoveries that rewrite what we thought we knew about the universe.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F7GGMFMG
• ISBN13: 9798282408737
• Release Date: May 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"