What Determines the Evolutionary Path of Stars?

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The discussion centers on the evolutionary path of stars, addressing fundamental questions about stellar characteristics, differentiation among stellar objects, and the mechanisms powering stars. Key topics include the stages of stellar evolution and the impact of mass on the evolutionary cycle. Resources such as NASA's "Stellar Evolution" page are recommended for further exploration of these concepts.

PREREQUISITES
  • Basic understanding of stellar formation and lifecycle
  • Familiarity with astronomical terminology
  • Knowledge of astrophysical processes that power stars
  • Awareness of different types of stellar objects
NEXT STEPS
  • Research "Stellar Evolution" on NASA's website for comprehensive insights
  • Explore the differences between main sequence stars and other stellar classifications
  • Study the processes of nuclear fusion in stars
  • Investigate the effects of stellar mass on evolutionary pathways
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Astronomy enthusiasts, astrophysics students, and educators seeking to deepen their understanding of stellar evolution and the factors influencing the life cycles of stars.

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Hey, would anyone be able to tell me quality websites/ or help to answer the following questions:
1. What is a star?
2. How Astronomers can tell the difference between different stellar objects?
3. What powers a star?
4. The evelotionary path of a star and it's different stages.
5. Why Stars move though this evolutionary cycle and why the cycle is altered for stars of different mass?

Thanks for your help Nath
 
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There's lots of good websites, nath. Do a google search on "Stellar Evolution" and you see things like this from Nasa.

http://observe.arc.nasa.gov/nasa/space/stellardeath/stellardeath_intro.html
 
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