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What Are Stars? A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding the Universe’s Celestial Bodies

The Basics of Star Formation: How Do Stars Come to Existence? Stars are born in massive clouds of gas and dust, known as molecular clouds. These clouds are made up of hydrogen, helium, and other elements, and can span tens or even hundreds of light-years across. Within these clouds, the force of gravity causes the gas and dust to slowly…