StarFormationQuestions
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Jump to navigationJump to searchI have put together a series of big-picture questions to help us understand why it is of interest to scientists, why it is an active field in astronomy. The idea is to march through these, in sequence, and arrive at an understanding of our research program. And, prepared to send in a strong proposal.
What are the fundamental components of spiral galaxies, such as the Milky Way?
Where does star formation fit in the context of the evolution of the Galaxy?
How do stars form? What stages (phases) of evolution does a star undergo during its formation?
How do we observe star formation?
What environmental factors affect star formation?
Textbook version of star-formation, posted by C. Johnson from NITARP (C-CWELL team): [1]
