A Typical Protostar May Be Several Thousand Times More Luminous

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Essay

A typical protostar may be several thousand times more luminous than our Sun. Where doesthis energy come from?

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Definitions:

Ovaries

Female reproductive organs in vertebrates that produce eggs (ova) and hormones like estrogen and progesterone.

Estrogen

A collection of steroid hormones that support the growth and preservation of female body traits.

Progesterone

A steroid hormone released by the ovaries that prepares the uterus for pregnancy and maintains it until birth.

Melatonin

A hormone produced by the pineal gland that regulates sleep and wake cycles.