'Protostar' presentation slideshows

Phases of Stellar Evolution

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8. Solar System Origins

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Life Cycle of a Star

Life Cycle of a Star. Step 1. Nebula : A large cloud of dust and gases Birthplace of stars High temps High pressure. Horse head Nebula. Cone Nebula. California Nebula. Crab Nebula. Boomerang Nebula. Rosette Nebula. Rosette Nebula. Trifid Nebula. Witch head Nebula. Step 2.

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The Physics of Star Formation

The Physics of Star Formation. Alec Fisher 09/17/2012. A Quick Background on Stars. A star is held together from its enormous mass, and its ability to produce its own energy via nuclear fusion.

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ORIGINS OF THE UNIVERSE

ORIGINS OF THE UNIVERSE. Expectations: D3.1, D3.2. Earth in the Universe. The Big Bang. Universe began in an incredibly hot, dense expansion approximately 13.7 billion years ago A hot dense fireball spread outward quickly Universe cooled, energy began turning into matter ? mainly hydrogen

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The Sun

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A Star is Born How Stars Are Formed

A Star is Born How Stars Are Formed. Star formation in the Eagle Nebula as seen with the Hubble Space Telescope. A tower of cold gas and dust rising from the Eagle Nebula ; 9.5 light years of height The Eagle nebula. The Dumbbell nebula. In the Beginning Dark Clouds as Stellar Nurseries.

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Direct Physical Diagnostics of Triggered Star Formation

Direct Physical Diagnostics of Triggered Star Formation. Rachel Friesen NRAO Postdoctoral Fellow North American ALMA Science Center C. Brogan, R. Indebetouw , C. Cyganowski , E. Churchwell , M. Wolfire , B. Whitney , C. Watson, W. Dirienzo.

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