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Definition
Red giant: A state of stellar evolution beyond the main-sequence life of a star. A red giant core is degenerate ionized helium, surrounded by a shell of hydrogen fusion, that expands the outer atmosphere in response to higher core temperatures. More »

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Radio Programs
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 Title  Air Date
Keeping Watch August 20, 2009
Giants July 26, 2009
Venus, Mars, Aldebaran July 13, 2009
RS Ophiuchi June 1, 2009
Rasalhague May 31, 2009

Note: Audio versions of our programs will be available the day after they air. Visit the transcript page to listen.

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RS Ophiuchi
RS Ophiuchi
Dog Stars
Dog Stars
Winter Wonders
Winter Wonders
Planetary Nebula IC 418
Planetary Nebula IC 418
Red Giant Planet
Red Giant Planet

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Other Resources
StarDate Online | Solar System Guide | Jupiter
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StarDate Online | Solar System Guide | Outer Planets: Realm of the Giants
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StarDate Online | News | A Long Night Ahead for the Universe
http://stardate.org/resources/news/universe/199704.html
StarDate Online | Activities | Rock Cycle
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StarDate Online | News | Two Discoveries Reveal Diversity of Galaxy's Extrasolar Planets
http://stardate.org/resources/news/planets/200606.html
StarDate Online | Solar System Guide | Mars
http://stardate.org/resources/ssguide/mars.html
StarDate Online | News | Dark Matter Found In Galactic 'Ghosts'
http://stardate.org/resources/news/universe/199904.html
StarDate Online | News | Extrasolar Planets Display Dazzling Array of Properties
http://stardate.org/resources/news/planets/200704.html
StarDate Online | Solar System Guide | Outer Planets
http://stardate.org/resources/ssguide/outer_planets.html
StarDate Online | Solar System Guide | Earth and Moon
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StarDate Online | Solar System Guide | Mercury
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StarDate Online | Solar System Guide | Neptune
http://stardate.org/resources/ssguide/neptune.html
StarDate Online | Solar System Guide | Sun
http://stardate.org/resources/ssguide/sun.html
StarDate Online | Solar System Guide | Enceladus, Iapetus, Mimas
http://stardate.org/resources/ssguide/enceladus_iapetus_mimas.html
StarDate Online | News | Telescope Ready to Listen for Cosmic ‘Howdy-Do’
http://stardate.org/resources/news/planets/200604.html
StarDate Online | Activities | The Milky Way
http://stardate.org/teachers/activities/milkyway.html
StarDate Online | News | Extrasolar Planet Update
http://stardate.org/resources/news/planets/200510.html
StarDate Online | News | Spitzer Delves into Atmospheres of Two Exoplanets
http://stardate.org/resources/news/planets/200706.html
StarDate Online | Solar System Guide | Inner Planets: Exploring Our Own Back Yard
http://stardate.org/resources/ssguide/inner_planets_more.html
StarDate Online | Solar System Guide | Explorations in 2001
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