Cosmic Conversations

The Crab Nebula, the shattered remnants of a star which exploded as a supernova visible in 1054 AD

March 17, 2026, 7pm PDT

The Life Cycles of Stars

Stars are born in a collapsing nebula of dust and gas. Gravity ignites nuclear fusion, causing the star to shine. Eventually the fuel is exhausted and the star reaches the end of its life. Depending on its mass, its demise takes one of several forms: a red dwarf, a white dwarf, a planetary nebula, a red giant, a supernova explosion, a neutron star, or a black hole. Let’s talk about it! Join the Cosmic Conversation as we sort this all out.

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