Astrophysics

Stellar Life Cycle

Explore the stages of a star's life from birth to death.

Goal:

Learn how stars evolve.

3Lessons

6Micro-lessons

IntermediateDifficulty

Lesson 1

Understand the initial conditions and processes that lead to star formation.

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Micro lesson 1

Nebula Collapse

Micro lesson 2

Protostar Development

Lesson 2

Explore the stability and energy production in main sequence stars.

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Micro lesson 1

Hydrogen Fusion

Micro lesson 2

Energy Balance

Lesson 3

Analyze the processes leading to the end of a star's life.

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Micro lesson 1

Red Giant Phase

Micro lesson 2

Supernova Explosion