+A **compact object** is a celestial body representing the final, ultra-dense stage of a star's life, formed after a massive [star](/wiki/star) exhausts its fuel and collapses. Defined by extreme [gravity](/wiki/gravity), these remnants pack incredible mass into a tiny volume.
+## See also
+- [Black Hole](/wiki/black_hole)
+- [Neutron Star](/wiki/neutron_star)
+- [White Dwarf](/wiki/white_dwarf)
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