Emily Levesque Public Lecture - The Weirdest Stars in the Universe

Explore the fascinating world of stellar astronomy in this public lecture by Emily Levesque at the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics. Delve into the history of star studies, learn about modern observing techniques, and discover exciting new findings in the field. Journey through the universe to encounter some of the most puzzling and bizarre stellar objects known to astronomers today. From the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram to the largest known stars, supernovae, neutron stars, and black holes, gain insights into the life cycles and extraordinary phenomena of celestial bodies. Examine cutting-edge concepts like time-domain astronomy, gravitational waves, and mysterious radio bursts. Uncover the secrets of red supergiants, supergiant neutron stars, and the potential for future galactic supernovae. This comprehensive exploration of stellar astronomy offers a captivating look at the weirdest stars in the universe and the ongoing quest to understand our cosmic surroundings.

Introduction
Welcome
hertzsprungrussell diagram
Spica
Fatal Juice
Comparison to the Sun
Evolution of Stars
Cold Stars
First Research Project
Writing the Paper
The Largest Star
Supernovas
Fusion
Supernova
Crab Nebula
Whirlpool Galaxy
Dramatic Supernova
Standard Supernova
Luminous Blue Variables
De Carina
Neutron Stars
Neutron degeneracy pressure
Neutron star matter
Pulsars
Black Holes
Star Death
Vallar
Swift
Time Domain Astronomy
Gravitational Waves
TimeDomain Astronomy
Parkes Observatory
Perry Tongs
Microwaves
Radio Bursts
Red Supergiant Neutron Stars
Supergiant Neutron Stars
Supernova Neutron Stars
Red Supergiant
Beta Decay
Starstuff
Supernovae
Supernova 1054
Galactic Supernova
Eclipse