How the Sun will REALLY Die

How will the Sun die? Stars like the Sun shine by fusing hydrogen into helium in their cores, producing energy in the process. But when the fuel runs out, stars evolve from the main sequence to become red giant stars, while their cores shrink to white dwarfs. Our Sun will begin to do this in about 5-6 billion years from now. Enjoy this sneak preview.

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[elmuziko]

This was so good and thorough I've watched it twice already.

[DogsaladSalad]

this is the best explanation on this topic ive ever seen on youtube. thanks.

[davbeav]

Christian, it's been awhile since I dropped by and I am pleasantly shocked at the dramatic improvement of your graphics, info, and presentation. It's good to watch a person explain such heady, scientific terms in a plain yet never condecending manner.

This medium suits you well and we are all reaping the benefits. Thank you!

[TheGunmanChannel]

I really appreciate the quality of your videos mate. Keep up the brilliant work.

[darringreen]

I loved this. You made the sun's evolution easy to understand because you explained every item...you didn't just state theories or facts that then most people would have to take as the truth. You explained it in such a way that everyday people could follow along. Thank you.

[mimilong]

If I know the Earth, it'll take off and find another sun.

[alexgonzalez]

Well like there is a saying “nothing is forever”

[aaronjacobs]

I've just found your channel, and I wish I knew about you for the last 2 years. Your channel is amazing and so informative, thank you for these amazing videos

[mortimas]

Never seen this explained in so much depth. Thank you.

[aoconnor]

Finally a solid breakdown of this process! Thank you!

[mewAnna]

It was awesome 👍
Thank you for such an amazing explanation

[joedasilva]

I have never heard of the sun’s death with so many awesome details, thanks !
Will the sun eventually turn into a huge diamond n last forever ?

[EternalFunction]

You sir, deserved more subs.. Thumbs up for the videos...great work there

[robjeanbras]

I remember going to the museum when I was a kid and scientists thought the sun would last a trillion years. Now it's only 5 billion... as if I didn't have enough to worry about.

[UrbanVanlife]

As well as this kind of being mega scary I see we don’t have any thing to worry about which is good cos it’s not happening any time seen . Love your content friend and this was A GREAT VIDEO SIR

[OKTULSA]

Loved this information!! Very interesting.

[LegionOfWeirdos]

"'RED DWARFS?'... We prefer 'little stars, ' thank you!"

Helium is four times heavier than hydrogen, yet we still can't seem to keep it on the planet. Darnit.

Magellan TV... Nice to see a different sponsor than the usual!

Alas, the star... I knew him well...
OK...not THAT well because I don't know that much about astronomy. Plus he could only be seen through a telescope as light that's traveled millions of miles... he could have died YEARS ago and I'd never have known. Oh well.

OK... I'll stop being an obnoxious nerd now.

Nice video :D

[joedasilva]

This explanation was simple, detailed n very interesting . In the end the sun will become a huge diamond, right ?
Thank Christian for sharing such an awesome video I know it takes a lot of time to put it together so well .
You rock !

[maciejbukowski]

Probably the best astronomy channel on YT. More videos please!

[whtbobwntsbobget]

Anyone else think they had dirt on their screen at 2:10? Lol