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Burned-out stars, also known as white dwarfs, remain visible because they continue to emit residual heat and light from their core. This process can last for billions of years after the star has exhausted its nuclear fuel and reached the end of its life cycle.

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Is it possible for stars to be burned out even though we are seeing them in your night sky?

Yes, it is possible for stars to be "burned out" and still visible in the night sky. This occurs because light from stars takes time to reach us; for example, if a star has already died, its light may still be traveling through space, taking years to arrive on Earth. As a result, we can see the light from a star that has ceased to exist long before we become aware of its fate.


What is the number one element in the universe that is burned in stars?

Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe and is the primary element that is burned in stars, particularly in the process of nuclear fusion to form helium.


Is the sun brighter than most stars?

The sun is a very small star is not as bright or big as most other stars but it seems bigger and brighter because it is much closer. Some stars have burned out, but we still see them in the night sky because the light they give off takes so long to reach us. There may even be some stars that have gone through their entire life cycle but we still have no idea of their existence because they are so far away! The night sky is fascinating, isn't it?


What happen to the stars from 7 pm to 11 pm?

Whether we are in daylight or darkness, the stars are still there in the sky. It is just that in daylight, we can't see them due to the glaring sunlight. At night, 7 pm to 11 pm plus, in darkness on a cloudless night sky, we can see the stars brilliantly.


Why do Alaskans and Australians see different stars?

They see the Northern and Southern constellation stars respectiively.

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Is it possible for stars to be burned out even though we are seeing them in your night sky?

Yes, it is possible for stars to be "burned out" and still visible in the night sky. This occurs because light from stars takes time to reach us; for example, if a star has already died, its light may still be traveling through space, taking years to arrive on Earth. As a result, we can see the light from a star that has ceased to exist long before we become aware of its fate.


Some stars might no longer be in existence but you still see them in the night sky why-?

Some stars might no longer be in existence but one can still see them in the night sky because they are still active.


Why are you still able to see these stars?

Because their light is still reaching us.


How can you see stars billions of light years away?

The light from the stars travels billions of years. Most of the stars we see are already gone, but the light from them us still traveling.


Where do stars go at daylight?

Nowhere. You can't see the starlight past the bright sunlight, but the stars are still there.


Do stars exist or are you just seeing the light from an exploding star?

The stars you see at night still exist.


What fuel is being burned by main sequence stars?

Hydrogen is being "burned" into helium.


Can you see the moon and the stars at the same time?

Yes, it is possible to see the moon and the stars at the same time in the sky. The moon is often bright and can outshine the fainter stars, but on clear nights with a waxing or waning moon, you can still see some of the brighter stars in the sky.


Can you see stars in the night during rainy season?

Depends on how dense the clouds are. With thin clouds, you'll still see some of the stronger stars. With dense cluds, you won't see a thing.


When you go to space can you see all the planets?

No, everything still looks like stars. You just see more of them.


Do stars go out during the day but ignite at night?

No. They are still there, but you can't see them because of the sun. ( stars don't have light switches).


If you reach for the stars what would happen to your hands?

They would get burned.