How do stars form?

Stars form from clouds of gas and dust, known as nebulas, through a process called gravitational collapse. As the gas and dust begin to condense and gravitate towards a central point, the temperature and pressure at the center increase, causing nuclear fusion reactions to occur. This releases tremendous amounts of energy in the form of light and heat, creating a protostar. As the protostar continues to gather more mass, it becomes denser and the fusion reactions intensify, creating a main sequence star. The specific characteristics of a star, such as its size, temperature, and lifespan, depend on its mass and the amount of material available during its formation.
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