
Astronomy for Young Folks, by Isabel Martin Lewis (Part 9)
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The Stellar Life Cycle
This chapter explores the evolution of stars, detailing their transition from red giants to dwarf stars while examining their brightness, distance, and temperature. It also reflects on recent discoveries in astronomy that have altered our understanding of stellar development, particularly the characteristics of hot helium stars and the long lifespans of lower-mass stars.
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