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Stars coalesce via the gravitational collapse of vast interstellar clouds of hydrogen and helium gas. As the gas collapses it heats up, eventually synthesizing heavier elements via a process of nuclear fusion. Most stars eventually grow old and die, but a few are large enough to burst into supernova.
The stellar life cycle is essentially the same for most stars, hence it is a "cycle" even though the process does not truly repeat. In the event of supernova explosions, the material can be gathered to form a new, second generation star, but this star will be rife with heavier elements than the progenitor star.
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What is the life cycle of the star capella?
What is capella star life cycle
Where is the earth on the star life cycle?
The "star life cycle" refers to stars. Earth is not a star.
What is a good science fair title dealing with star life cycle?
Life Cycle of a Star
Will a protostar form near the end of a star's life cycle?
No, a protostar is basically the BEGINNING of a star's life cycle.
How does the life cycle of a star compare to the life cycle of a human?
The life cycle of a star is similar to the life cycle of a human because both humans and stars are born and die.
The third stage in the life cycle of a star?
what is the third stage of the star cycle
What do nebulae have to do with the life cycle of a star?
Nebulae are associated with the end of a star's life cycle, as they are shells matter that blown off a star, usually in a series of events, when a star is in its death throws.
compare your life to the life cycle of a star?
How does the life cycle of humans compare to the life cycle of a star? They both have stages where they are born and die which is in the main sequence and supernova and in a human they are born in a womb and die of old age.
Who invented the life cycle of a star?
Nobody "invented" it, the life cycle of stars happens naturally.
What has a life cycle similar to a star?
A dog.
What determines the life cycle of a star?
its mass
What is the star life cycle of the sun?
Life cycle of a sun like star. A sun like star will start out as a nebula to a protostar to a main sequence star to a red giant and into a white dwarf and will simply fade out.
