Stages in the Development of Stars and Planets

Formation of Stars
- Stars are formed from clouds of gas and dust called nebulae.
- The force of gravity causes these clouds to collapse, leading to the formation of a protostar.
- As the protostar contracts, its temperature increases and nuclear fusion reactions begin in its core.
- This marks the birth of a star, where it enters the main sequence phase and starts shining brightly.

Life Cycle of Stars
- After spending millions to billions of years in the main sequence phase, stars eventually run out of fuel.
- Depending on their mass, they may undergo different stages such as becoming red giants, supernovae, neutron stars, or black holes.
- The remnants of massive stars may also create new elements through fusion reactions.

Formation of Planets
- Planets are formed in protoplanetary disks around young stars.
- Dust and gas in these disks clump together due to gravity, forming planetesimals.
- These planetesimals collide and merge to form protoplanets, which eventually become fully-fledged planets.
- Planets continue to evolve through processes like volcanic activity, tectonic movements, and interactions with their atmosphere and surroundings.

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