StarFormation

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There are a number of good summaries of the star formation process from previous NITARP studies.

Star Formation Links

Luisa's primer for C-WAYS

Illustrated star formation


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

  • How does star formation start?
  • What are the major forces that determine whether a star will form or not?