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Interstellar Matter and Stellar Evolution

Explore the composition of interstellar matter, evolution of stars, supernovae, neutron stars, red giants, white dwarves, and planetary nebulae. Learn more about the fascinating world beyond our planet. Visit www.nrao.edu/intro for images.

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Interstellar Matter and Stellar Evolution

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  1. Interstellar Matter: H 70% He 28% Rest 2% by mass

  2. Interstellar Matter: H 70% He 28% Rest 2% by mass 10% Massive stars >5Mo

  3. Interstellar Matter: H 70% He 28% Rest 2% by mass 10% Massive stars >5Mo Supernovae

  4. image at: www.nrao.edu/intro/

  5. Interstellar Matter: H 70% He 28% Rest 2% by mass 10% Massive stars >5Mo Supernovae Neutron Stars

  6. image at: www.nrao.edu/intro/

  7. Interstellar Matter: H 70% He 28% Rest 2% by mass 10% 10% Massive stars >5Mo Supernovae Neutron Stars

  8. Interstellar Matter: H 70% He 28% Rest 2% by mass 15%

  9. Interstellar Matter: H 70% He 28% Rest 2% by mass 15% Light stars >0.8-5Mo

  10. Interstellar Matter: H 70% He 28% Rest 2% by mass 15% 2% Light stars >0.8-5Mo Red Giants

  11. Interstellar Matter: H 70% He 28% Rest 2% by mass 15% 2% Light stars >0.8-5Mo Red Giants Planetary Nebulae

  12. Interstellar Matter: H 70% He 28% Rest 2% by mass 15% 2% Light stars >0.8-5Mo Red Giants Planetary Nebulae White Dwarves Lost Mass

  13. Interstellar Matter: H 70% He 28% Rest 2% by mass 15% 2% 8% Light stars >0.8-5Mo Red Giants Planetary Nebulae White Dwarves Lost Mass

  14. Interstellar Matter: H 70% He 28% Rest 2% by mass 75% Very light stars <0.8Mo Planetary Nebulae

  15. Interstellar Matter: H 70% He 28% Rest 2% by mass 75% Very light stars <0.8Mo Planetary Nebulae

  16. Interstellar Matter: H 70% He 28% Rest 2% by mass 15% 10% 75% 10% 2% 8% Very light stars <0.8Mo Light stars >0.8-5Mo Massive stars >5Mo Red Giants Supernovae Planetary Nebulae White Dwarves Neutron Stars Lost Mass

  17. Interstellar Matter: H 70% He 28% Rest 2% by mass 15% 10% 75% 2% 8% 10% Very light stars <0.8Mo Light stars >0.8-5Mo Massive stars >5Mo Red Giants Supernovae Planetary Nebulae White Dwarves Neutron Stars Lost Mass Harry Kroto 2004

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