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How stars form.
- Source :
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Astronomy . Dec2010, Vol. 38 Issue 12, p26-29. 4p. 4 Color Photographs, 1 Diagram. - Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- The article discusses the formation of stars, which occurs over millions of years. Topics include an overview of the interstellar medium (ISM), which consists of clouds of cold gas and dust that fill the Milky Way galaxy, how instabilities between close approaches of galaxies and interstellar clouds seed star formation, and the use of computational modeling to help astronomers simulate a star's formation. INSET: How to make a star.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00916358
- Volume :
- 38
- Issue :
- 12
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Astronomy
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 54451932