Made Of

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helium

FundamentalElement

The second most common element. Most of it was made in the first few minutes after the big bang.

First appeared13.8 billion years ago

The second most common element. Most of it was made in the first few minutes after the big bang.

From the big bang to helium

The most direct chain from the start of the universe, following what things are made from and, for living things, what they evolved from. Each step shows when it first appeared.

big bang13.8 bn yrs ago
Hehelium13.8 bn yrs ago