Study a three-dimensional model of star clusters, or browse a VRML database of stars.
Access lectures from an entire astrophysics course. Learn about energy production in stars, stellar motion and the inflationary universe.
Explains the process of stellar energy production and the conversion of elements by thermonuclear fusion. Includes diagrams and narratives.
Offers a general definition of a star and includes information on its life cycle, different types, colors and temperatures.
Essay describes new theories on how stars are created. Read possible consequences regarding new planetary systems.
Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy profiles the cause of this mirage as refraction. Includes a diagram.
Encyclopedic definition describes the shiny star and supplies details about its location, size, and history of discovery.
Read about a star, also known as Alpha Orionis, that is one of the brightest in the night sky, and the very brightest in the constellation Orion.
Reference entry describes the location and brightness of this star and its importance in space navigation.
Read about a cycle of nuclear reactions, also known as the C-N-O cycle, that is important for the generation of energy in massive stars.
Describes the star close enough to the Earth's axis of rotation to serve as an aid to navigation and astronomy.
Get to know this nearby star, located a mere 8.7 light-years from our solar system.
Read about the different kinds of stars, their origins, their behavior in space, and the ongoing nuclear reactions that fuel them.
Company invites customers to designate a star for a special friend or loved one. Give as a novelty gift for a birthday, anniversary, graduation, birth, or memorial.
Take a trip through the heavens courtesy. Shows visitors the Hubble Telescope, and images of stars and galaxies.
Brief explanation of how to find Polaris, commonly referred to as the North Star.
Informational site focuses on the recycling of processed stellar material given off by various types of stars including nebulae and supernovae.
Lists the names for dozens of common and unusual stars. Click on a name to see its characteristics and a map of its position.
Read about Greek and Roman myths, legends urban lore surrounding stars and constellations. Also features an art gallery and illustrations.
Profile of stars includes the spectral type of stars, luminosity classes and populations, and which stars have planets.
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