Star Formation: The Cosmic Snowball Effect
Learn how the process of star formation is surprisingly similar to making a snowball, according to UVic PhD student Breanna Crompvoets.
The Right Kind of Snow: Understanding Stellar Accretion
Just like making a snowball requires the right kind of snow, star formation relies on specific conditions to allow matter to clump together. Breanna Crompvoets, a PhD student at the University of Victoria, will explain this fascinating process at the Nanaimo Astronomy Society meeting on June 26th.
Crompvoets' presentation will delve into the complexities of stellar accretion, where gas and dust particles gradually accumulate under the influence of gravity to form a protostar. She will draw parallels between the stickiness of the snow in a perfect snowball and the forces that bind cosmic material together.
Nanaimo Astronomy Society Meeting Details
The Nanaimo Astronomy Society invites you to attend this engaging presentation. You'll gain insights into the latest research on star formation and participate in a Q&A session with Breanna Crompvoets.
- Date: June 26th
- Location: [Insert Location Here]
- Guest Speaker: Breanna Crompvoets, UVic PhD Student
Further Exploration
Interested in learning more about star formation? Explore these resources:
Read the original article on Nanaimo Bulletin for more details.
About the Speaker
Breanna Crompvoets is a PhD student at the University of Victoria specializing in astrophysics. Her research focuses on understanding the complex processes involved in star formation.
