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Stars
Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram and life cycle of a star
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram | A tool that shows the relationships and differences between stars. |
| Neutron Star | A star made almost entirely of neutrons. |
| Nova | Explosions of extra material off of a white dwarf star. |
| Planetary Nebula | A collection of gases ejected after a star dies. |
| Protostar | A star in embryo. |
| White Dwarf | The object left over after a low mass star runs out of helium. Made almost entirely of carbon atoms in the core. |