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Stellar Properties List of useful properties for understanding how stars work The areâ¦.? In order, most important first⦠Mass Luminosity Size Surface temperature Chemical…

Stellar Properties List of useful properties for understanding how stars work The areâ¦.? In order, most important first⦠Mass Luminosity Size Surface temperature Chemical…

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AST s309L „Exoplanets and Extraterrestrial Life‘‘ Second Summer Session 9 July – Aug 10, 2012 M,T,W,Th,Fr 1:00-2:30 pm BUR 112 Michael Endl Office: RLM 16.328 Tel:…