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Last Post 3/18/2008 7:56 AM by  David Alexander
The Sun's Death
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3/18/2008 5:52 AM

    If the sun dies will the Earth be pulled to another star with alot of gravitational pull?

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    3/18/2008 7:56 AM

    Hi Adam,

    Before the sun dies it's atmosphere will completely engulf the Earth as the Sun goes through a Red Giant stage. We are tied to the Sun for as long as we are here.

    Cheers - David

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