How do massive stars form?

Massive star formation is one of the great mysteries of astronomy today. This site will help you follow the footsteps of a group of astronomers as they try to uncover how massive stars form. Solving this mystery may help answer questions about how stars grow, galaxies evolve, and planets form.

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