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Nebula |
Cloud of gas and dust in space. |
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Red Giant |
A star that has expanded after using up its hydrogen. |
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Supergiant |
One of the largest stars, formed when a star expands after using up its hydrogen; larger than a red giant. |
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Nova |
Brilliant explosion of a collapsed red giant. |
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White Dwarf |
Small, white hot, dense star that remains after a nova. |
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Supernova |
Brilliant explosion of a collapsed supergiant. |
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Neutron star |
Very small, very dense star that remains after a supernova. |
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Black hole |
Region in space with tremendous gravity, caused by the collapse of a huge star. |