AaS! 143: Astro101 Part 5 - What are Neutron Stars, White Dwarfs, and Black Holes?

It’s time for school! The Astro101 series will cover some of the most important questions in astronomy. In today’s lesson, we’ll have: What is a white dwarf? What is a neutron star? What is a black hole? I discuss these questions and more in today’s Ask a Spaceman! Support the show: http://www.patreon.com/pmsutter
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