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Star structure

Main sequence star
Structure of a main sequence star
Red giant star
Structure of a red giant star
© Cosmic Perspective Fig 17.4

Evolution of a main sequence star to a red giant

Evolution on the HR diagram of a main sequence star to a red giant
© Cosmic Perspective Fig 17.3

Hoyle's nuclear resonance of 12C

Hoyle's nuclear resonance of carbon 12

Evolutionary HR diagram

Theory
Theoretical HR diagram
M4 Globular Cluster
HR diagram of M4
© Cosmic Perspective Fig 17.6

Evolution from main sequence to white dwarf

Evolution on the HR diagram from main sequence to white dwarf
© Cosmic Perspective Fig 17.8

Evolution of the radius of the Sun

Evolution of the radius of the Sun
© Cosmic Perspective Fig 17.9

Supergiant

Structure of a supergiant
© Cosmic Perspective Fig 17.12

Evolution of massive stars

Evolution on the HR diagram of massive stars
© Cosmic Perspective Fig 17.13

Iron has the least energy of all nuclei

Binding energy of nuclei
© Cosmic Perspective Fig 17.14

Observed abundances of elements in the Milky Way

Abundances of elements in the Milky Way
© Cosmic Perspective Fig 17.15


 Van Gogh's Starry Night Spring 2018 ASTR 1200-001 Homepage

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Updated 2018 Feb 13