Hunting the Stellar Undead - From Vampires to Zombies in Astronomy

Join an engaging astronomy lecture where Dr. Gregory Sivakoff from the University of Alberta draws fascinating parallels between celestial phenomena and supernatural creatures from folklore. Explore the dramatic afterlife of stars through the lens of vampires, werewolves, zombies, and banshees, while learning about the astronomical techniques used to study these cosmic phenomena. Discover how astronomers track and investigate these "stellar undead" objects, gaining essential insights into stellar evolution and death. Beginning with News from the Universe at 3:46, followed by the main presentation at 15:21, delve into the mysterious world of stellar remnants and their extraordinary behaviors. Learn how modern astronomy unravels these celestial mysteries, much like legendary monster hunters of folklore tracked their supernatural quarry.