Simulations reveal hydrodynamics of planetary engulfment by expanding star - Phys.org
6/13/2022 12:00:00 AM3 years 8 months ago
by Science X staff
by Science X staff
When our sun exhausts the hydrogen fuel in its core some 5 billion years from now, it will expand to become a red giant, engulfing the inner planets. The dynamics and possible outcomes of planetary engulfment are poorly understood, but it is thought to be a r…
When our sun exhausts the hydrogen fuel in its core some 5 billion years from now, it will expand to become a red giant, engulfing the inner planets. The dynamics and possible outcomes of planetary e… [+4529 chars]
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