Science Common Sense

978 - How are stars formed?

Stars are formed in a big cloud of gas and dust in space called a nebula. Here's a simple process:

1. A nebula is a big cloud of gas and dust in space. It's like a big ball of cotton candy.
2. The gas and dust in the nebula start to attract each other and stick together, forming small balls.
3. These small balls start to spin faster and faster, and as they spin, they get hotter and hotter.
4. When the balls get hot enough, they start to shine and become a star.
5. The star keeps shining as long as it has gas and dust to burn. When it runs out, it can explode or fade away.

So, that's how stars are made – from big clouds of gas and dust in space!