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Stellar Structure and Evolution: Hydrogen Burning to Red Giant Branch

Hydrostatic Equilibrium → First Dredge-Up

This learning path guides undergraduate astronomy students through the physical principles governing main-sequence stars, from hydrostatic equilibrium and nuclear fusion to the processes that lead to red giant formation. It covers key concepts such as the proton-proton chain, CNO cycle, main-sequence lifetimes, and the first dredge-up, providing a systematic understanding of stellar evolution.