Hunting the Stellar Undead - Understanding Dead Stars and Their Astronomical Significance

Join an engaging lecture by Dr. Gregory Sivakoff from the University of Alberta as he explores the fascinating world of stellar remnants through the lens of supernatural creatures. Learn how dying stars transform into cosmic phenomena analogous to vampires, werewolves, zombies, and banshees, while discovering the astronomical techniques used to study these celestial objects. Explore essential astronomical concepts revealed through the study of these "stellar undead" phenomena, with the presentation including both current universe news and an in-depth main discussion. Delve into the methods astronomers employ to track and understand these extraordinary cosmic events, presented as part of the Hubble Space Telescope's public lecture series hosted by Frank Summers from the Space Telescope Science Institute.