What gases are being burned off Bellatrix the star?

Answer 1

Bellatrix, a blue giant star in the constellation Orion, primarily fuses hydrogen into helium in its core. As it evolves, it also burns heavier elements such as helium, carbon, and possibly oxygen in later stages of its life. The intense heat and pressure in its core facilitate these nuclear fusion processes, leading to the production of various gases, which contribute to its brightness and energy output. However, it primarily emits energy and light rather than "burning off" gases in a traditional sense like a fuel.