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Astronomers predict that after the Sun exhausts its nuclear fuel and leaves the main sequence, it will expand into a red giant, engulfing the inner planets of our solar system, including Earth. Eventually, the Sun will shed its outer layers, forming a planetary nebula, leaving behind a small, dense core known as a white dwarf. The white dwarf will gradually cool and fade, marking the end of the Sun's life cycle.

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How do astronomers know that hydrogen is present in almost every star in the universe?

Astronomers use spectroscopy to analyze the light emitted by stars. By studying the absorption lines in a star's spectrum, astronomers can identify the elements present in its composition. Since hydrogen leaves a distinct signature in these absorption lines, scientists have found that hydrogen is the most abundant element in stars, including our Sun.


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How will the sun evolve after the main star?

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