10-13-08 Web Seminar Make-up

Since i was unable to attend the Web Seminar, I looked through the website that was provided via Dr. Ezrailson and search through the powerpoint presentation. By studying the presentation I learned that stars are giant balls of burning gases (Helium and Hydrogen mostly.) I also learned about the life of a star and the different rates in which stars burn gas. We classify these stars according to three characteristics: Brightness, temperature, and composition. I also learned how planets form around each star, which in turn made me wonder about possible life somewhere? I think there has to be, there are SO many stars just in our galaxy...let alone the entire universe!