Cobalt

Cobalt assumes astronomical relevance despite its relatively diminished presence in cosmic environments compared to more abundant elements. Arising from nucleosynthesis within stars, cobalt exists in smaller quantities, rendering its detection and analysis in cosmic settings challenging due to its scarcity. Nonetheless, its spectral lines, primarily observable in the ultraviolet and optical spectra, hold importance in astronomical studies. Detected in minute quantities within the interstellar medium, cobalt contributes to the observed chemical composition in interstellar clouds and potentially influences molecular formations.