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The Structure of an Old High-Mass Star

The Structure of an Old High-Mass Star
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Description: The Structure of an Old High-Mass Star
Near the end of its life, a high-mass star becomes a supergiant
with a diameter almost as wide as the orbit of Jupiter.
The star’s energy comes from six concentric fusing shells, all
contained within a volume roughly the same size as Earth.

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