~November 2009 IYA Discovery Guide:
The Lives of Stars

Use these IYA Discovery Guides to discover the excitement of the International Year of Astronomy. November's theme is The Lives of Stars. What's the difference between a supernova, a planetary nebula, and a black hole? Learn how stars are involved in each of these objects and where to find a nebula in the night sky with the Lives of Stars activity.

Activity Video: See it in action

Download November 2009 IYA Discovery Guide (PDF, 3.27 MB)

Make a Supernova with this fun activity
Use a Star Map to see which stars will go supernova
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This PowerPoint explains all about the lives of stars
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