Chapter 5 explores how objects in the Universe change over time. It examines how the ages of objects can be determined: first through radiometric dating and next through the lifetimes of stars. The ev...Chapter 5 explores how objects in the Universe change over time. It examines how the ages of objects can be determined: first through radiometric dating and next through the lifetimes of stars. The evolution of stars, from their formation to their eventual “death,” is discussed. The evolution of the Universe as a whole, from its beginning through today, concludes the chapter.
