The universe is full of fascinating structures, and some of the most striking take shape inside the giant clouds where stars are born. There, streams of gas appear to converge from all directions ...
Besides being a point of light, a star is a luminous, spherical mass of plasma, enough to hold itself together under its own gravity. On its own, though, gravitational rounding isn't enough. What ...
Stars are born deep inside vast clouds of gas and dust scattered throughout galaxies. Through powerful gravitational forces, these cosmic nurseries slowly collapse until new stars ignite. This video ...