The Lives of stars

United States, 1994

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Episode number 11 of Series “Universe: the infinite frontier: an introductory astronomy telecourse”.
A star is a heavenly body which retains its shape and radiates energy. This energy comes from nuclear reactions taking part in the star as it forms. Direct or close observation of the workings of a star is impossible so models have to be constructed to determine how they function. Neutrinos, sub-atomic particles created in the core of the sun, provide the answer to understanding the birth of stars. Explains how the luminosity of a star and its mass are closely related and looks at types of stars including the brown dwarf and red giant.

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Credits

producer/director

David P. Stone

production company

Coastal Community Colleges

Duration

00:30:00:00

Production places
United States
Production dates
1994

Appears in

Universe: the infinite frontier: an introductory astronomy telecourse

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Universe: the infinite frontier: an introductory astronomy telecourse

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Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

305764

Language

English

Subject categories

Documentary

Documentary → Documentary films - United States

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Astronomy

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Stars

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Stars - Formation

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Colour

Holdings

VHS; Access Print (Section 1)

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