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  1. Stars - NASA Science

    May 2, 2025 · Stars are giant balls of hot gas – mostly hydrogen, with some helium and small amounts of other elements. Every star has its own life cycle, ranging from a few million to …

  2. Star - Wikipedia

    Historically, stars have been important to civilizations throughout the world. They have been part of religious practices, divination rituals, mythology, used for celestial navigation and …

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

    Oct 27, 2025 · This article describes the properties and evolution of individual stars. Included in the discussion are the sizes, energetics, temperatures, masses, and chemical compositions of …

  4. Stars—facts and information | National Geographic

    Stars are huge celestial bodies made mostly of hydrogen and helium that produce light and heat from the churning nuclear forges inside their cores.

  5. What are stars? - BBC Sky at Night Magazine

    Jun 3, 2025 · Stars are a fundamental component in the Universe and collectively form star clusters, galaxies and galaxy clusters. Find out more about star names, star clusters to see …

  6. Stars | Astronomy.com

    Nov 20, 2025 · Stars are spherical balls of hot, ionized gas (plasma) held together by their own gravity. Stars are the most fundamental building blocks of our universe.

  7. Stars - WorldAtlas

    Sep 21, 2024 · Stars are massive, luminous spheres of gas, mainly composed of hydrogen, with smaller amounts of helium and other elements. The lifespan of a star varies widely, generally …

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

    May 8, 2025 · Stars are huge balls of hot, glowing gas that make light and heat through fusion. Stars come in different sizes and colors, and each one has a life cycle like our Sun. As stars …

  9. What are stars and how many are there in the Universe?

    Stars are massive, luminous celestial bodies that can be seen in the night sky with the naked eye. Some stars glow red or yellow, while other stars glow blue or white.

  10. Pair of exploding stars baffle astronomers - Popular Science

    1 day ago · Pair of exploding stars baffle astronomers New images of two novae are 'like going from a grainy black-and-white photo to high-definition video.’ Andrew Paul Published Dec 8, …