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Star Stuff

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The process by which stars produce heat and light. Fusion
The most abundant gas in the universe. Hydrogen
When two atoms of hydrogen are fused together they create? Helium
What most stars are made of. Hydrogen
This force tries to crush the star. Gravity
This force pushes back against the force of gravity and keeps the star from collapsing. Fusion
A star begins its life in a cloud of gas a dust called a... Nebula
The nebula is created by a(n) Exploding star or super nova
Gravity begins to squeeze the nebula together. When enough hydrogen is brought together a baby star is born. This baby star is called a(n)... Protostar
A star whose fusion pressure is balanced against the force of gravity is called a(n) Main Sequence Star.
A stars death is determined by the stars.... Mass
Our Sun will begin its death scene by expanding to become a(n).... Red Giant
Once our sun puffs away huge layers of itself the remains will be crushed to form a(n).... White dwarf
These stars have a surface temperature of 36,000 degrees. Blue Stars
These stars have a surface temperature of 18,000 degrees. White Stars
These stars have a surface temperature of 10,000 degrees. Yellow Stars
These stars have a surface temperature of 5,600 degrees. Red Stars
Our star, the Sun, when is begins to die will swell up and become a Red Giant
The red giant will be crushed by gravity into a White Dwarf
Stars more massive than the Sun will be crushed into a mass of neutrons called a.. Neutron Star
A neutron star that is crushed will become a.. Black Hole
Looking for a star rotating around an invisible partner at high speeds. How to look for a black hole
Looking for light that is distorted and bent. Another way to look for a black hole.
A home to millions of stars. Galaxies
Our galaxay The Milky Way
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