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Stellar evolution
The complete developmental stages in the lifetime of a star from its formation out of gas and dust to the time when its nuclear fuel is exhausted. Based on this stellar evolution model, the Sun is at the middle point of its evolutionary lifespan and is technically referred to as a typical main sequence star.
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