Introduction to Astronomy - Stars

Explore the fascinating world of stars in this comprehensive 2.5-hour lecture from the "Astronomy: Exploring Space and Time" course. Delve into the life cycle of stars, from their formation to their dramatic end as supernovae, pulsars, or black holes. Learn about the Sun's properties, stellar evolution, and nucleosynthesis in both low and high-mass stars. Discover the connection between stars and life, and examine how astronomers test theories of gravity. Gain insights into the properties of various stellar objects and their role in shaping the universe.

8.00 Stars Introduction.
8.01 Stars and Life.
8.02 Star Formation.
8.03 The Sun.
8.04 Properties of Stars.
8.05 Stellar Evolution.
8.06 Nucleosynthesis in Low Mass Stars.
8.07 Nucleosynthesis in High Mass Stars.
8.08 Late Stages of Evolution.
8.09 Supernovae.
8.10 Pulsars.
8.11 Black Holes.
8.12 Testing Gravity.