A protostar is a young stellar object formed from a collapsing cloud of gas and dust in space. It represents the earliest stage of star development, where gravity pulls material inward, generating heat. Astronomers and astrophysicists study protostars to understand star formation and planetary system origins, benefiting from insights into cosmic evolution and stellar lifecycle dynamics.
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