How are Stars Born?

The program will explore how hydrogen and helium gas, under the action of gravity, form stars-not only 5 billion year ago, when our own sun and solar system were formed, but right now throughout our galaxy. Some of the latest theoretical calculations of star formation will be shared with the audience. The most beautiful pictures ever taken of the sky are of star-forming regions. The planetarium sky projector will be used to show you where some of these exquisitely beautiful objects may be found. If the sky outside the planetarium is clear, we will view the stars with a telescope after the program. The sky is always clear inside the planetarium at Montgomery College.