Which of the following statements best describes how this object may have formed?

A. Material accumulated into a sphere because of gravity, and it underwent nuclear fusion of hydrogen.
B. A supernova exploded, probably from the late-stage evolution of a high-mass star.
C. A star ejected its outer envelope of gas and plasma.
D. Interstellar gas and dust accumulated due to gravity. Some pockets had enough mass to cause star formation.


Answer: D

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