How Do Stars Die and What Happens Next?

Stars are like giant, burning balloons. When they run out of fuel, they explode or shrink down to tiny points. Sometimes, the explosion creates new stars and planets!

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A star is like a giant birthday cake; when it runs out of ingredients, it collapses or explodes.
When a star dies, sometimes it leaves behind a tiny, spinning ball that’s as heavy as a mountain.
After a star explodes, the debris can form new stars and planets.

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