Life Cycle of a Star

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What is a black hole?

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A black hole is an object so dense with so much gravity that even light cannot escape.

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In which category is our Sun located?

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Our Sun is located in the Main Sequence category.

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What is a supernova?

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A supernova is a massive explosion that occurs at the end of a large star's life cycle.

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What happens to a super red giant at the end of its life?

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It ends its life in a massive explosion called a supernova.

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

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The stable period of a star’s life cycle is called the Main Sequence.

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What is a neutron star?

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A neutron star is the remnant core of a massive star that has undergone a supernova explosion, extremely dense and composed mostly of neutrons.

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What is a white dwarf?

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A white dwarf is a small, dense star that is the remnant of a low to medium mass star after it has exhausted its nuclear fuel.

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What is a red giant?

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A red giant is a late stage in the life cycle of a star, where it expands and cools after exhausting the hydrogen in its core.

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What is a planetary nebula?

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A planetary nebula is an astronomical object formed from the outer layers of a star that has shed its material at the end of its life cycle.

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What is the life cycle of a star?

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The life cycle of a star includes stages such as nebula, main sequence, red giant, supernova, and the formation of a neutron star or black hole.