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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.
Duration: 16.0 seconds
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  320x240 (30 fps) MPEG-1   3 MB
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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.
Duration: 29.0 seconds
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  320x216     PNG           215 KB
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  80x40         PNG           14 KB
  320x240 (30 fps) MPEG-1   2 MB
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  720x480 (30 fps) MPEG-2   6 MB
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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
 
 
Please give credit for this item to:
NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center Conceptual Image Lab


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