Part II: Stars
Dive into the nature of stars—from our Sun to distant supergiants. Learn how stars are born, how they evolve, and what happens when they die. This part covers the fundamental properties that define stellar characteristics and the cosmic life cycles that shape our universe.
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Chapters in This Part
Chapter 5
The Sun: Our Closest Star
Explore the structure and properties of our Sun, including its layers, the solar cycle, and how it powers the solar system with nuclear fusion.
Chapter 6
Stellar Characteristics
Discover how astronomers classify and compare stars using luminosity, temperature, mass, and the famous Hertzsprung-Russell diagram.
Chapter 7
Stellar Evolution
Follow stars through their lives: from birth in nebulae to the main sequence, red giant phase, and toward their final destinies.
Chapter 8
Stellar Remnants
Examine the endpoints of stellar evolution: white dwarfs, neutron stars, and black holes— the most extreme objects in the universe.
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