What Happens When a Planet Dies?

VOICE OVER: Ashley Bowman WRITTEN BY: Derick McDuff

Planets die all the time. All across the universe and the infinite reaches of space. But (thankfully) none in our Solar System have yet to expire. So, what exactly happens during a planet's 'end of days'. Does the physical structure ever truly disappear? Or is a total loss of energy all that's required? For this video, we take a look at how, why and when planets perish. read more...