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Massive Stars and Supernovae – With Thomas Haworth

The Royal Institution via YouTube

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This course explores the concepts of massive stars and supernovae, their rarity, and their significant impact on the evolution of the universe. Participants will learn about the formation of massive stars, their brightness, and the effects they have on galaxies. The course includes demonstrations on electrons, atoms, star formation simulations, and the study of planets. The teaching method involves a lecture by an expert in the field, with a focus on the latest research findings. This course is intended for individuals interested in astronomy, astrophysics, and the evolution of stars and galaxies.

Syllabus

Intro
What is a ‘massive’ star?
How are massive stars formed?
How bright are massive stars?
Electrons and atoms demos
Star formulation simulation demos
What about supernovae?
The effect of massive stars on galaxies
Explosive demo!
How quickly are galaxies making stars?
Why are planets so diverse?
How do we study planets? demos
Recent research on planets

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The Royal Institution

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