Life Cycle of A Star

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What is a black hole?

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A region in space where the gravitational pull is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape from it.

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What is the life cycle stage that follows a nebula?

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Main sequence.

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What is a protostar?

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A young star that is still gathering mass and begins to glow as gravity pulls it together.

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What happens to objects that cross the event horizon of a black hole?

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They undergo a process called spaghettification, where they are stretched out due to extreme gravitational forces.

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What is the most important characteristic of a star?

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Mass.

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What is a supernova?

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A powerful and luminous explosion that occurs at the end of a star's life cycle.

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What is a planetary nebula?

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A shell of gas ejected from a star during the late stages of its life, often forming a beautiful glowing cloud.

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What is the main sequence phase of a star?

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The longest phase in a star's life cycle where 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 where it expands and cools after exhausting its hydrogen fuel.

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What is a white dwarf?

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The remnant core of a star that has exhausted its nuclear fuel and shed its outer layers.