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The Life Cycle of Stars
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Red Giant
A late stage in the life cycle of a star where it expands and cools after exhausting hydrogen in its core.
Neutron Star
A type of stellar remnant that can result from the gravitational collapse of a massive star during a supernova, composed almost entirely of neutrons.
Black Hole
A region of spacetime where gravity is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape from it, often formed from the remnants of a massive star.
Supergiant
A massive star that has an exceptionally luminous appearance and larger radius, often preceding the supernova phase.
Helium Flash
A stage in the evolution of low to medium mass stars where helium suddenly ignites in the core, leading to expansion and cooling.
White Dwarf
A compact star that is the remnant of a low or medium mass star, no longer undergoing nuclear fusion and emitting energy as it cools.
Main Sequence Star
A stable stage of stellar evolution characterized by the fusion of hydrogen atoms into helium; the Sun is an example.
Protostar
A collapsing cloud of gas and dust destined to become a star; a young star before nuclear fusion begins.
Supernova
An extremely luminous and powerful explosion that marks the end of a star's life, often resulting in either a neutron star or black hole.
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