Massive stars in the galaxies of the Local Group |
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Authors: | Philip Massey |
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Institution: | Lowell Observatory, 1400 W. Mars Hill Road, Flagstaff, AZ 86001, USA |
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Abstract: | The star-forming galaxies of the Local Group act as our laboratories for testing massive star evolutionary models. In this review, I briefly summarize what we believe we know about massive star evolution, and the connection between OB stars, Luminous Blue Variables, yellow supergiants, red supergiants, and Wolf–Rayet stars. The difficulties and recent successes in identifying these various types of massive stars in the neighboring galaxies of the Local Group will be discussed. |
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