Stars, Moon and Constellations

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What is the last stage of a star?

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Collapse

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What process occurs when hydrogen burns into helium?

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Nuclear Fusion

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What force tries to shrink a star but is countered by heat?

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Gravity

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What are the four stages of a star's life cycle?

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Birth, Main Sequence, Red Giant, Collapse

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What are the three types of stars?

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White dwarf Star, Red Giant Star, Neutron Star

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What is a star's main sequence phase?

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The stable phase where a star fuses hydrogen into helium.

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What is a Red Giant?

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A late stage in a star's life when it expands and cools after hydrogen is depleted.

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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.

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What is a Neutron Star?

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An extremely dense star composed mostly of neutrons, formed after a supernova.

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What is the significance of nuclear fusion in stars?

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It is the process that powers stars and produces energy.