Episode 37: How to Date a Star

06/06/2021 42 min Temporada 2 Episodio 37
Episode 37: How to Date a Star

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode, we discuss the varied methods used to determine stellar ages. Alex shares how planetary companions can slow the spin of twirling stars, Will compares the  spectroscopic fingerprints of binary systems (thanks, Barium!), and Malena provides some peaceful pulsations to enjoy on your next afternoon walk.
 
Astrobites:
astrobites.org/2021/05/24 
astrobites.org/2019/05/21 
 
Space sound: http://www.classicalmusicsentinel.com/KEEP/keep-talman.html
Credit: Jeff Talman and Daniel Huber