Lesson Four Topics

Lesson Four Overview
Star Formation
Stellar Nurseries
Star Life
Star Death
Supernovae
Supernova Remnants
Pulsars
Black Holes


Activities and Quizzes

Lesson Four : Overview

The Life Cycle of Stars

This lesson will illustrate that radio astronomy provides a view of the birth and death of stars not seen in optical astronomy. It reveals many interesting facts that can help scientists understand the formation and lifespan of our own sun. Radio astronomy also allows astronomers to investigate properties of other types of stars than our own. The study of different types of stars at varying stages in their lives gives scientists important information as to how elements are distributed throughout the Galaxy.

Standards

This lesson highlights some components of the National Science Education Content Grade Levels Objectives