How Do Stars Die and What Happens Next?

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

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See also

• What If the Moon Was Made of Cheese?
• What Causes a Solar Eclipse Exactly?
• What's the Difference Between a Comet and an Asteroid?
• What If We Could Live on Mars?
• Why Do We See the Same Side of the Moon?

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