Life Cycle of Stars

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What stage is our sun currently in?

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Main Sequence

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What is the longest lasting period of a star’s life cycle called?

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Main Sequence

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What is a nebula that has condensed and taken on a shape called?

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A protostar

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What can the core of a star collapse into after a supernova if it is massive enough?

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A Black Hole

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What are neutron stars that emit radiowaves called?

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Pulsars

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What is the initial stage of a star's life cycle?

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Nebula

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What happens to a star during the Main Sequence stage?

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It fuses hydrogen into helium in its core.

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What is a red giant?

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A late stage in a star's life cycle when it expands and cools after exhausting hydrogen in its core.

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What is a white dwarf?

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The remnant core of a star that has shed its outer layers after the red giant phase.

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What is a supernova?

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A powerful explosion that occurs at the end of a star's life cycle, often resulting in the formation of a neutron star or black hole.