How A Star Is Born, Neil de Grasse Tyson

How do stars get their start Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice delve into how stars are born. We explore the birth and life cycles of stars. How does thermonuclear fusion even begin Learn about stellar nurseries and what conditions help make stars. Are spiral galaxies or elliptical galaxies better at making stars Find out where all the elements come from and why we are all stardust. Get the NEW Cosmic Queries book (5, 5 s on Amazon ): Support us on Patreon: FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: Facebook: Instagram: About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk Astrophysicist Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson, his comic cohosts, guest celebrities scientists discuss astronomy, physics, and everything else about life in the universe. Keep Looking Up , StarTalk, neildegrassetyson Timestamps: 00:00 Birth of Stars Definition of Life 04:00 How to Make a Star Types of Galaxies 09:37 Thermonuclear Ignition Point 12:47 Stardust The Periodic Table