APJ Video Brief (#13) - Barnard`s Star
I photographed Barnard`s star, the closest star to the Earth that is visible in the Northern Hemisphere. It's not exactly an exciting image, but the history and its significance are very special in historical astronomy. In this video, I describe the star`s characteristics and information about its namesake; Edward Emerson Barnard.
00:37. Who was Edward Emerson Barnard
02:07. My photos of Barnard`s stars
03:16. IR Pass Filter explanation
03:40. Red Dwarf star and Sun emission profiles
04:38. Scientific details of Red Dwarf stars and Barnard`s star
06:20. Summary and Final Comments