When stars begin to die they shed their outer layer in the process of becoming a white dwarf. The expelled outer layer is called a cocoon. Our own sun will be at this stage in about 5 billion years.
Hi Sally, thanks for your comment! I had no idea what this is or what it would look like but your image is very suggestive. I guess we don't have to worry for the next 5 billion years though... ; )
This is the most amazing image! Beautiful colours and textures. Lovely :-)
ReplyDeleteNice idea for cocoon :)
ReplyDeletelovely illustration. It's very dynamic and i like the fresh take on the theme.
ReplyDeleteHi Sally, thanks for your comment!
ReplyDeleteI had no idea what this is or what it would look like but your image is very suggestive. I guess we don't have to worry for the next 5 billion years though... ; )
well I learned a new definition for cocoon... love the rich colors!
ReplyDeleteWow! Nicely done, and very clever too! It's one fact I didn't know about the stars, so thanks for sharing too... :)
ReplyDeleteI thought it was a photo!-Mom
ReplyDeletegreat concept! powerful image!
ReplyDeleteNo kidding - you learn something new every day! Wonderfully rendered by the way. Amazing how nature is art/inspires art.
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