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What are stars made of

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 Unraveling the Cosmic Tapestry: What Stars Are Made Of Stars, those celestial beacons that have captivated humanity since time immemorial, are not just distant points of light in the night sky. These luminous entities are complex cosmic furnaces, where mind-boggling processes take place. In this article, we embark on a journey to explore what stars are made of and uncover the intricate components that compose these fascinating celestial objects. The Stellar Nursery: Molecular Clouds and Protostars  Stars are born within vast interstellar nurseries called molecular clouds, composed primarily of molecular hydrogen. These immense clouds, consisting of gas and dust, act as stellar factories. Gravity plays a crucial role, causing regions of higher density within the cloud to collapse under their own weight. As the cloud collapses, it fragments into smaller clumps, eventually forming protostars. Protostars are the early stages of stellar evolution, characterized by a dense core sur...