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    STARS

    Intorduction:
    Stars are the most widely recognized astronomical objects, and represent the most fundamental building
    blocks of galaxies. The age, distribution, and composition of the stars in a galaxy trace the history,
    dynamics, and evolution of that galaxy. Stars are huge celestial bodies made mostly of hydrogen and
    helium that produce light and heat from the churning nuclear forges inside their cores. Their
    characteristics are intimately tied to the characteristics of the planetary systems that may coalesce about
    them. Consequently, the study of the birth, life, and death of stars is central to the field of astronomy.

    Star Formation:
    Stars are born within the clouds of dust and scattered throughout most galaxies. A familiar example of such
    as a dust cloud is the Orion Nebula. As the cloud collapses, the material at the center begins to heat up.
    Known as a protostar, it is this hot core at the heart of the collapsing cloud that will one day become a star.

    Main Sequence of Stars:


    Most of the stars in our galaxy, including the sun, are categorized as main sequence stars. They exist in a
    stable state of nuclear fusion, converting hydrogen to helium and radiating x-rays. This process emits an
    enormous amount of energy.

    Glitters of Stars:
    Some stars shine more brightly than others. Their brightness is a factor of how much energy they put out–
    known as luminosity and how far away from Earth they are. Color can also vary from star to star because
    their temperatures are not all the same. Hot stars appear white or blue, whereas cooler stars appear to have
    orange or red.
    By plotting these and other variables on a graph called the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram, astronomers can
    classify stars into groups. Along with main sequence and white dwarf stars, other groups include dwarfs,
    giants, and super giants. Super giants may have radii a thousand times larger than that of our own sun.

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