1. Note topic for chapter 17 what is the source of the sun’s energy
What is the structure of the Sun
What is the Future of the sun
how can we learn about the interior of the sun
How is energy transported out of the sun
What role do magnetic fields play in solar phenomena
How can we account for the sunspot cycle

2. Note topic for chapter 19 Why do stars evolve
What can be learned about stellar evolution by studying the H-R diagrams
In what ways are all main sequence stars alike and in what ways are they different
What happens to a star when it finishes the main sequence part of evolution
Why do some stars pulsate
How do stars make heavy elements

3. Note topic for chapter 20 How does a star get to be a white dwarf
What happens to stars too massive to become white dwarfs
How are neutron stars and supernovae related
What is a pulsar, and how does it produce pluses
What is curvature of space, and how is it an alternative to Newton’s theory of gravity
What is a black hole, and how does a collapsing star form one