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LIFE CYCLE OF A STAR

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Average Stars<br />

As an average, main sequence<br />

star gets older and larger, it<br />

becomes a RED GIANT.<br />

This means the end is getting<br />

near.<br />

Red giants are incredibly<br />

massive and bright, but are<br />

relatively cool compared to<br />

younger stars…the fire is going<br />

out.<br />

IV.B.1.<br />

When our sun becomes a red<br />

giant, Earth will look like<br />

Mercury.<br />

© 2004 Plano ISD, Plano, TX

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