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Stars are formed through a complex and fascinating process known as stellar birth. It begins in vast #molecular clouds composed of gas and dust, where fluctuations in density trigger gravitational collapse within localized regions. As these regions collapse under their own gravity, the temperature at their cores rapidly increases, leading to the ignition of nuclear fusion. This fusion of #hydrogen atoms releases an enormous amount of energy, causing the young star to shine brightly. Initially, stars exist as protostars, still surrounded by a rotating disk of leftover material from the molecular cloud. Over time, this excess material is either incorporated into the star itself or dispersed into space by powerful #stellar winds and radiation pressure. The exact characteristics of a star are determined by its initial mass; smaller stars like our Sun can burn for billions of years, while larger stars use up their fuel more quickly and ultimately undergo cataclysmic events such as #supernovae or even collapse into black holes. Understanding the formation of #stars sheds light on our own place in the #universe. This also provides valuable insights into the fundamental processes shaping #galaxies and #cosmic evolution. https://lnkd.in/dvup8f8D

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