Re: [Utah-astronomy] What is an element?

I agree with Chuck, it's great fun question what's really fundamental. That's the spirit of science, to ask, but why? Or, what's the next simpler level? Now if you want to check out great arguments about the fundamental nature of the universe, dig into string theory! Wow! Everything boils down to minute vibrating "strings" -- even the various subatomic particles are just strings that vibrate with different frequencies. The strangest thing is, it does make sense. -- Joe