Fate of “High-Mass” Stars

Remember, evolution of stars depends on MASS – we’ve been discussing the fate of stars like the sun
High-mass stars go through similar initial stages, but faster (remember M-L relation!)
- Runs out of H in core, core collapses until T,P increase enough for He to fuse, meanwhile outer layers expand and cool => red SUPERgiant

Remember, evolution of stars depends on MASS – we’ve been discussing the fate of stars like the sun