Answer by Criminal_Affair_At_SO for Can Jupiter turn into a star if it...
Stellar ignition is a very complex matter since it relies on quantum tunneling.It is not an on/off state - ie you add one gram and then, boom, it explodes into a star.The higher density you get, the...
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No. It lacks sufficient mass. Stellar ignition requires a mass of 6-8% of 1 solar mass. Or 70-80 times Jupiter's mass
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Answer by ProfRob for Can Jupiter turn into a star if it radiated off enough...
The smallest objects (given an elemental abundance mixture appropriate to a giant planet like Jupiter) that can attain hot enough interiors to ignite a sustained thermonuclear reaction are about 13...
View ArticleCan Jupiter turn into a star if it radiated off enough heat?
Since a star heats up when it radiates more heat (via gravitational compression), and since that's also how protostars turn into stars, I was wondering what are the chances of Jupiter reaching the...
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