ASTR 18 - Stars

Institution:

City College of San Francisco

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Description:

Lec-3 An introduction to the modern study of the characteristics and evolution of stars and stellar systems. Observations and theories regarding stars as the primary producers of energy in the universe and of the chemical elements necessary for life. Properties of the final states of stars: supernovae, white dwarfs, neutron stars, black holes, and gamma-ray bursts. Understanding the effects of stellar evolution on galaxies and cosmology. CSU/UC

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ccsf.edu

Phone Number:

(415) 239-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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