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Astronomy - Life and Death of a Low Mass Star

Michel van Biezen via YouTube

Overview

This course covers the life and death of a low mass star in Astronomy. By the end of the course, learners will understand the life cycle of a low mass star, from gravitational collapse to the formation of a white dwarf. The course teaches about the H-R Diagram, R-H Diagram, globular clusters, proto stars, main sequence stars, red giants, planetary nebulae, and white dwarfs. The teaching method involves a series of 17 lectures, each focusing on a specific stage of the star's life cycle. This course is intended for individuals interested in astronomy, astrophysics, or stellar evolution.

Syllabus

Astronomy: Life Cycle of a Low Mass Star (1 of 17) The H-R Diagram
Astronomy: Life Cycle of a Low Mass Star (2 of 17) The R-H Diagram & Globular Clusters
Astronomy: Life Cycle of a Low Mass Star (3 of 17) Gravitational Collapse: Stage 1
Astronomy: Life Cycle of a Low Mass Star (4 of 17) Gravitational Collapse: Stage 2
Astronomy: Life Cycle of a Low Mass Star (5 of 17) Proto Star 1: Stage 3
Astronomy: Life Cycle of a Low Mass Star (6 of 17) Proto Star Evolving: Stage 4
Astronomy: Life Cycle of a Low Mass Star (7 of 17) The Hayashi Track: Stages 5, 6, 7
Astronomy: Life Cycle of a Low Mass Star (8 of 17) Brown Dwarf
Astronomy: Life Cycle of a Low Mass Star (9 of 17) Main Sequence Stars: Stage 7
Astronomy: Life Cycle of a Low Mass Star (10 of 17) Sub-Giant Branch: Stage 8
Astronomy: Life Cycle of a Low Mass Star (11 of 17) Red-Giant Branch: Stage 9
Astronomy: Life Cycle of a Low Mass Star (12 of 17) Helium Flash: Stage 10
Astronomy: Life Cycle of a Low Mass Star (13 of 17) 2nd Red Giant Branch: Stage 11
Astronomy: Life Cycle of a Low Mass Star (14 of 17) Red Giant Instability Stage: Stage 11
Astronomy: Life Cycle of a Low Mass Star (15 of 17) The Planetary Nebula: Stage 12
Astronomy: Life Cycle of a Low Mass Star (16 of 17) White Dwarf: Stage 13
Astronomy: Life Cycle of a Low Mass Star (17 of 17) When & How Does a Star Become a Nova
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Michel van Biezen

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