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:
- A nebula is a big cloud of gas and dust in space. It's like a big ball of cotton candy.
- The gas and dust in the nebula start to attract each other and stick together, forming small balls.
- These small balls start to spin faster and faster, and as they spin, they get hotter and hotter.
- When the balls get hot enough, they start to shine and become a star.
- 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!