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Red Giant Sun

What would happen in 4 billion years when our sun begins heading toward supernova? Scientists theorize that our sun would grow in size and for a time become a red giant. These animations show the resulting effects on the planets of our solar system.

This animation shows the changing habitable zone as the sun expands to become a Red Giant.    This animation shows the changing habitable zone as the sun expands to become a Red Giant.

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The Earth becomes a dead hot world and Mars becomes more temperate and suitable for life.    The Earth becomes a dead hot world and Mars becomes more temperate and suitable for life.

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Animation Number:10297
Completed:2008-07-18
Animator:Chris Meaney (HTSI) (Lead)
Producer:Chris Meaney (HTSI)
Keywords:
SVS >> Sun
SVS >> Supernovae
SVS >> Planets
 
 
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NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center Conceptual Image Lab


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