Difference between revisions of "Stellar Evolution"
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| − | + | '''Stellar evolution''' is the theoretical life cycle of a star. It encompasses all aspects of development to the beginnings of a protostar in a [[nebula]] to the emergence of the star on the main sequence to the final stages of its life as a red giant before it degenerates into a [[white dwarf]], [[neutron star]] or [[black hole]]. | |
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Revision as of 12:55, August 27, 2011
Stellar evolution is the theoretical life cycle of a star. It encompasses all aspects of development to the beginnings of a protostar in a nebula to the emergence of the star on the main sequence to the final stages of its life as a red giant before it degenerates into a white dwarf, neutron star or black hole.