How Do Stars Form in Space?

Stars are born from big clouds of gas. Imagine a giant bubble filled with stuff like cotton candy, that's what space looks like in some places. When the bubble gets too heavy, it starts to collapse and spin, creating a baby star.

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A cotton candy cloud collapses into a glowing star like a firefly.
Imagine a giant bubble of gas being pulled together to form a tiny, bright ball.
If you have a pile of sand and shake it, eventually one grain becomes the center of attention.

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