Stellar Phenomena Simulator

NGSS HS-ESS1-1 & HS-ESS1-3 Interactive Models

Stellar Nursery

Adjust the initial mass of the collapsing protostar cloud to see how mass determines the star's properties and lifespan on the main sequence.

0.5 M☉ 1.0 M☉ 15.0 M☉

Color / Temp: Yellow (Moderate)

Relative Lifespan: Moderate (~10 Billion Years)

Primary Fuel: Hydrogen

Gravity vs. Fusion Pressure Balanced