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Does the sun have oxygen?

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There is oxygen and many other elements on the Sun, however the "burning" of the sun isn't like a regular fire. In the sun, hydrogen is fused into helium (without the need for oxygen), which releases light and heat.

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The sun is about 70% hydrogen and 27% helium by mass. The remaining composition is made of of various elements, including less than 1% oxygen.

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