Illustration of planetary engulfment (IMAGE)
Caption
An artist's conception of a star engulfing a planet. The blue line traces the path of the planet as it spirals toward the star and ultimately collides with it (the planet is partially as it crashes into the left-hand side of the star).
Credit
NASA, ESA, CSA, Ralf Crawford (STScI)
Usage Restrictions
Credit must be given to the creator.
License
CC BY