18 January 2008 - carbon star

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carbon star - In the universe at large, the red result of burning helium too long. On Earth, the green designation of those who burn any appreciable amount of hydrogen.

clue:

A carbon star gets its carbon by fusing helium.

take oh take this clue away

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