Describe the process of star formation

Star formation begins with the contraction of a molecular cloud, which is a large, dark, and relatively dense cloud of interstellar gas and dust.

As the cloud contracts, it fragments into smaller and denser clumps that are known as protostars.

The protostars contain enough material to form stars and gain energy through the process of gravitational contraction.

As the protostar contracts, its temperature increases, resulting in the formation of a hydrogen gas core.

The core continues to heat up until the pressure and temperature become high enough to cause nuclear fusion, which is the process that powers stars.

As the star continues to contract and fuse hydrogen atoms, it emits energy in the form of radiation that causes surrounding gas and dust to be pushed away.

This process helps to prevent further contraction and allows the star to reach a state of equilibrium, known as the main sequence.

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