Life of Stars: From Nebula to Supernova August 12, 2010

Discover stars, the powerhouses of the universe! This new astronomy exhibit tracks the evolution of stars, from their birth in giant clouds of cold gas to their explosive end in supernovae and planetary nebulae. Visitors will find out the surprising answers to questions such as: Where does the iron in our blood come from?, What's it like near a Black Hole?, and How long will the Sun keep shining?. Hands-on activities allow visitors to explore the tools that astronomers use to study the life cycle of stars. View exciting imagery from the new and improved Hubble Space Telescope, including colorful multi-wavelength pictures of far-flung galaxies and nebulae. With its new imaging camera, Hubble can view galaxies, star clusters, and other objects across a wide range of the electromagnetic spectrum, from ultraviolet to near-infrared light. Developed in collaboration with Ian Dell'Antonio and Paul Huwe from Brown University