Stars
Can stars tell the story of our origin?
4.5 (22)
38 mins
Explore the fascinating journey of stars, from their formation to explosive deaths as supernovae or black holes. Learn how the lifecycle of stars, from birth to death, impacts the interstellar ecosystem and fuels the creation of the elements essential for life.
Ep 1:
How Do We Classify Stars?
Ep 2:
What Are Cephid Variable Stars?
Discussions (12)
Wesley
Level 9 · 9 mo agoYeah, the podcast is right about Leavitt. She coined standard candles and used Cepheids to measure distance. It’s wild that she figured all that out just by looking at photographic plates
Remy
Level 10 · 8 mo agoLove the popcorn analogy!
Adam
Level 10 · 8 mo agoIt is so sad that the Sun lost all its siblings. They were born in the same nursery and just drifted apart? It reminds me of families that stop speaking for no reason. Talk about a dysfunctional family!
