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The Life Of The Stars: A Journey Through Space And Time

Every time we lift our gaze toward the night sky, we encounter incredible stories hidden within that intricate tapestry of stars, waiting only to be told. Stars are just being born within vast, wondrous clouds of hydrogen. There are families of young stars, each sailing toward its own destiny. We observe suns that are slowly fading away and violent, cataclysmic explosions that foreshadow extreme scenarios like black holes. Throughout our journey, we will explore the fascinating evolution of stars, admiring some of the most beautiful celestial bodies that exemplify this extraordinary history. Gianluca Masi’s Bio Gianluca Masi was born in Frosinone. He graduated in Physics, with a focus on Astrophysics, from the University "La Sapienza". He earned a PhD in Astronomy at the University of "Tor Vergata". He has published around 1000 professional contributions, discovered dozens of asteroids, numerous variable stars, and is the co-discoverer of three extrasolar planets and of the transient ASASSN-15lh, among the brightest supernovae ever identified. In 2006, he founded the Virtual Telescope Project. His scientific and photographic contributions regularly appear on Ansa, BBC, CNN, Newsweek, RAI, and other prestigious national and foreign media outlets, radio, and TVs. He has delivered numerous conferences both in Italy and abroad. He actively explores the relationship between the science of the sky and the world of art, also dedicating himself intensely to photography. Among the numerous awards received, the asteroid (21795) was named "Masi" by the International Astronomical Union in recognition of his scientific merits. He won the "Shoemaker NEO Grant" of the Planetary Society, the "Premio Tacchini" of the Italian Astronomical Society, and the “Premio Ruggieri” of the Italian Amateur Astronomers Union.