What is the life cycle of a star?
Life Cycle of Stars

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The life cycle of a star is the series of stages a star goes through from its formation in a nebula to its end state, which can be a white dwarf, neutron star, or black hole.
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What is a nebula?
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A nebula is a giant cloud of dust and gas in space, often the birthplace of stars.
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What happens when a star runs out of hydrogen?
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When a star runs out of hydrogen, it begins to fuse heavier elements, causing it to expand and change color, often becoming a red giant.
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What is a red giant?
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A red giant is a late stage in a star's life cycle when it has expanded and cooled after exhausting its hydrogen fuel.
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What are red supergiants?
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Red supergiants are the largest and most massive stars in the universe, known for their immense size and brightness.
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What is a planetary nebula?
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A planetary nebula is the ejected outer shell of gas formed by an aging star, often seen as a glowing shell around a dying star.
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What defines a star?
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A star is defined as a large sphere of gas that generates its own light through nuclear fusion.
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