Birth of Stars ONE

Stars form from the gravitational collapse of small "cores" deep inside giant molecular clouds. Since these clouds are opaque at optical wavelengths, the observations of these collapsing "protostars" must be conducted at radio and infrared wavelengths, where the clouds are more transparent. I will show how the observations reveal the various stages of star formation, from "starless cores," though "hot cores," and eventually, young stars. I will pay special attention to the most massive stars, whose origins are especially difficult to understand. A byproduct of this process is the origin of planets, and I will discuss some of the observational evidence that shows young solar systems in the process of formation.

Dr Jim Jackson, Chairman of Astronomy Dept, Boston University

Seagrave Observatory, Scituate, RI August 3, 2007 at 7:30 pm

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[Krawnikal]

Creationists shouldn't really bug scientists, like honestly, creationists usually have little to zero scientific credibility, they already have a conclusion, and try to find things to support it, that's not even the correct scientific method.

[broadwaygirl18]

creationist also say that our star is special when the truth is ours is a normal mediocer star don't turn to creationist for scientific facts.

[Arghira]

creationist usuly say that we never see a star forming but we see when the star blows up...... WHY WE DON"T SEE A STAR BIRTH?

[Xearf]

That was very interesting. Thank you for sharing!

[scatterdlunarcy]

i passed my class because of this info. thank you. we need more people like you who actually post things people can use to improve their lives not just waste them;o)