Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Dying star gives sneak peek of sun's demise
[ Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:03:14 GMT ]

Chi Cygni, a red giant star as shown in this artist's conception, is nearing the end of its life. As it runs out of fuel, it pulses in and out, beating like a giant heart and ejecting shells of material. A preview of what's in store for our sun is in view across the galaxy, as a similar star balloons in its dying throes.


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