Cloudy with a Chance of Stars

Explore the fascinating process of star formation in this lecture by Nimisha Kumari from the Space Telescope Science Institute. Delve into the intricacies of stellar genesis, examining the composition of star-forming regions and the conditions necessary for stars to be born. Learn about the different types of galaxies, including spiral and dwarf galaxies, and their role in star formation. Discover how astronomers use ground- and space-based telescopes to study these cosmic phenomena. Gain insights into the challenges of measuring star formation rates, the role of dust in the process, and the importance of gas in galactic environments. Hosted by Dr. Frank Summers, this comprehensive presentation covers both established knowledge and ongoing questions in the field of astrophysics, providing a deep dive into one of the most explored topics in contemporary astronomy.

Introduction
NGC 3603
Speaker
Building Construction
Old Lectures
Email
Social Media
Observatory Status
News from the Universe
Virgo Cluster
Reubens Galaxy
Spiral Galaxy
Andromeda Galaxy
Large Spiral Galaxy
KBO 2014 MU69
Lord of the Rings
New Horizons
approaching 2014 MU69
KBO snowman
Formation diagram
Surface materials
Speaker introduction
Types of galaxies
Spiral galaxies
Dwarf galaxies
The Milky Way
Zoomin
Orion Nebula
Rosetta Nebula
How do stars form
Steps of star formation
What we dont know
Martin Smith
Measuring Star Formation Rate
Dust
Second problem
Diffuse background
Applying everything
Total gas
Atomic gas
Examples