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  1. Star - Wikipedia

    A star is a luminous spheroid of plasma held together by self-gravity. [1] The nearest star to Earth is the Sun. Many other stars are visible to the naked eye at night; their immense distances from Earth …

  2. Star | Definition, Light, Names, & Facts | Britannica

    Oct 27, 2025 · A star is any massive self-luminous celestial body of gas that shines by radiation derived from its internal energy sources. Of the tens of billions of trillions of stars in the observable universe, …

  3. Stars - NASA Science

    May 2, 2025 · A star’s gas provides its fuel, and its mass determines how rapidly it runs through its supply, with lower-mass stars burning longer, dimmer, and cooler than very massive stars.

  4. Star Light Learning Academy

    At Star Light Learning Academy, we are excited to bring a bilingual learning environment to all age groups, from infants to older children. Our curriculum emphasizes Spanish and German languages …

  5. What Is a Star and How Does It Work? - ThoughtCo

    May 8, 2025 · How does a star work? How do they form, live, and eventually die? Learn more about these distant objects and their major importance in the universe.

  6. Stars—facts and information | National Geographic

    These large, swelling stars are known as red giants. But there are different ways a star’s life can end, and its fate depends on how massive the star is.

  7. Star - Formation, Evolution, Lifecycle | Britannica

    Oct 27, 2025 · Star - Formation, Evolution, Lifecycle: Throughout the Milky Way Galaxy (and even near the Sun itself), astronomers have discovered stars that are well evolved or even approaching …

  8. Stellar evolution - Wikipedia

    Stellar evolution is the process by which a star changes over the course of time. Depending on the mass of the star, its lifetime can range from a few million years for the most massive to trillions of years for …

  9. STAR frequently asked questions (FAQs)

    2 days ago · Home STAR resource center STAR frequently asked questions (FAQs) STAR frequently asked questions (FAQs) Find answers to your questions about the STAR program, as well as STAR …

  10. What is a star? - Cool Cosmos

    A star is a huge sphere of very hot, glowing gas. Stars produce their own light and energy by a process called nuclear fusion. Fusion happens when lighter elements are forced to become heavier elements. …