The Deaths and Afterlives of Massive Stars
Offered By: Hubble Space Telescope via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the fascinating world of massive stars' deaths and afterlives in this captivating lecture by Dan Milisavljevic of Purdue University. Delve into the powerful and significant phenomenon of supernova explosions, learning about their role in shaping galactic structures, producing exotic remnants like neutron stars and black holes, and creating the heavy elements essential for planetary formation and life itself. Discover how cutting-edge observational techniques, including the Hubble Space Telescope and facilities detecting electromagnetic energy, neutrinos, and gravitational waves, are opening new frontiers in understanding these cosmic events. Gain insights into specific supernovae like SN 1987A, the historical observations of Tycho Brahe, and the iconic Crab Nebula. Uncover the processes of nuclear fusion, the life cycle of stars like our Sun, and the methods used to reconstruct supernova remnants in this comprehensive exploration of stellar evolution and its cosmic impact.
Syllabus
Intro
Hubble 29th Anniversary
Messier 87
Featured Speaker
Featured Speaker Introduction
Supernova SN 1987A
Why Care
The Sun
Supernova Explosions
Hubble Space Telescope
Nuclear Fusion
Tycho Brahe
Crab Nebula
Reconstructing the remnant
Taught by
Hubble Space Telescope
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