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[http://ircamera.as.arizona.edu/NatSci102/NatSci102/lectures/starform.htm Illustrated star formation] | [http://ircamera.as.arizona.edu/NatSci102/NatSci102/lectures/starform.htm Illustrated star formation] | ||
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| + | ===Protostars vs Young Stars=== | ||
| + | Terminology is important. The term protostar has been used liberally. For this project we will use it to refer to the state of star's life in which accretion and infall are still the dominant. | ||
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===Learning Points=== | ===Learning Points=== | ||
Revision as of 21:46, 31 January 2013
There are a number of good summaries of the star formation process from previous NITARP studies.
Star Formation Links
Protostars vs Young Stars
Terminology is important. The term protostar has been used liberally. For this project we will use it to refer to the state of star's life in which accretion and infall are still the dominant.
Learning Points
- How does star formation start?
- What are the major forces that determine whether a star will form or not?
