Explore the nature of stars in this comprehensive video series covering key astronomical concepts. Delve into topics such as apparent and absolute magnitude, stellar distances, luminosity, brightness, and spectral classification. Learn about Wien's Law, UBV photometry, and the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram. Discover methods for determining stellar properties like luminosity, radius, and mass. Gain a deep understanding of stellar classification systems and the mass-luminosity relationship. Perfect for astronomy enthusiasts and students seeking to expand their knowledge of stellar astrophysics.
Overview
Syllabus
Astronomy - Ch. 17: The Nature of Stars (1 of 37) Introduction
Astronomy - Ch. 17: The Nature of Stars (2 of 37) What is Apparent Magnitude?
Astronomy - Ch. 17: The Nature of Stars (3 of 37) Apparent Magnitude: Example
Astronomy - Ch. 17: The Nature of Stars (4 of 37) What is Absolute Magnitude?
Astronomy - Ch. 17: The Nature of Stars (5 of 37) Distance=? given Absolute & Apparent Magnitude
Astronomy - Ch. 17: The Nature of Stars (6 of 37) Distance=? given Absolute & Apparent Magnitude
Astronomy - Ch. 17: The Nature of Stars (7 of 37) Using Angle of Parallax to Find Distances
Astronomy - Ch. 17: The Nature of Stars (8 of 37) What Are Stellar Motions?
Astronomy - Ch. 17: The Nature of Stars (9 of 37) Difference Between Luminosity and Power
Astronomy - Ch. 17: The Nature of Stars (10 of 37) Relationship Between Intensity and Luminosity
Astronomy - Ch. 17: The Nature of Stars (11 of 37) Difference Between Luminosity and Brightness
Astronomy - Ch. 17: The Nature of Stars (12 of 37) Brightness Explained (2 Ways)
Astronomy - Ch. 17: The Nature of Stars (13 of 37) Luminosity and Brightness (Luminosity Defined)
Astronomy - Ch. 17: The Nature of Stars (14 of 37) Apparent Magnitude: Another Look
Astronomy - Ch. 17: The Nature of Stars (15 of 37) Comparing Luminosity
Astronomy - Ch. 17: The Nature of Stars (16 of 37) What is Bolometric Magnitude?
Astronomy - Ch. 17: The Nature of Stars (17 of 37) Wien's Law, Star's Color and Temperature
Astronomy - Ch. 17: The Nature of Stars (18 of 37) UBV Photometry: Star Brightnessr and it's Color
Astronomy - Ch. 17: The Nature of Stars (19 of 37) UBV Photometry: Examples of Stars
Astronomy - Ch. 17: The Nature of Stars (20 of 37) UBV Photometry: Graphically
Astronomy - Ch. 17: The Nature of Stars (21 of 37) Stellar Classification: Spectral Class
Astronomy - Ch. 17: The Nature of Stars (22 of 37) Stellar Classification: Spectral Class
Astronomy - Ch. 17: The Nature of Stars (23 of 37) Stellar Classification: Spectral Class
Astronomy - Ch. 17: The Nature of Stars (24 of 37) Stellar Classification: Spectral Type
Astronomy - Ch. 17: The Nature of Stars (25 of 37) Stellar Classification: Luminosity Class
Astronomy - Ch. 17: The Nature of Stars (26 of 37) Stellar Classification: Examples
Astronomy - Ch. 17: The Nature of Stars (27 of 37) Stellar Classification: Luminosity Class
Astronomy - Ch. 17: The Nature of Stars (28 of 37) Determining a Star's Luminosity
Astronomy - Ch. 17: The Nature of Stars (29 of 37) Determining a Star's Luminosity: Example***
Astronomy - Ch. 17: The Nature of Stars (30 of 37) Determining a Star's Luminosity (Rigel)
Astronomy - Ch. 17: The Nature of Stars (31 of 37) Determining Stellar Radii
Astronomy - Ch. 17: The Nature of Stars (32 of 37) Determining Stellar Radii (Temperature of Sirius)
Astronomy - Ch. 17: The Nature of Stars (33 of 37) Determining Stellar Radii (Luminosity of Sirius)
Astronomy - Ch. 17: The Nature of Stars (34 of 37) Determining Stellar Radius of Sirius
Astronomy - Ch. 17: The Nature of Stars (35 of 37) Determining the Mass of of a Binary Star
Astronomy - Ch. 17: The Nature of Stars (36 of 37) Determining the Mass of of a Binary Star: Example
Astronomy - Ch. 17: The Nature of Stars (37 of 37) Mass-Luminosity Relationship
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Michel van Biezen
