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University of Oregon

Stellar Evolution: White Dwarfs

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief discussion of white dwarfs, their discovery, and evolution.
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Ohio State University

Ohio State University: Red Giant Star Lecture Notes

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes how a star becomes a red giant, the structure of a red giant, core-helium fusion, lifetime predictions, and the position on the HR diagram.
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Space Telescope Science Institute

Amazing Space: Crab Nebula: Lithograph

For Students 9th - 10th
Follow the discovery of the Crab Nebula through history. Find out about its' origins, structure, and print off a picture of it.
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Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Red Giants

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the red giant star's development stages and the scenario of our sun as a red giant. Diagrams are used to present the information.
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University of Illinois

University of Illinois: Stars and Constellations: Red Giant Stars

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource discusses advanced giants, super giants, and giant stars. Links in the information provide further information on specific terms.
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Cornell University

Cornell University: Astronomy: Red Giants

For Students 9th - 10th
This Cornell University Astronomy Department site surveys the the hydrogen and helium burning that takes place in the evolution of a red giant. Links to related information.