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Average star
An average or medium star is less than 3 times the mass of the Sun. Stars are powered by nuclear fusion in their cores, mostly converting hydrogen into helium and liberating tremendous amounts of energy.
Acknowledgement: JPL-Caltech National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Rights: JPL-Caltech, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
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