What are the lifecycle stages of red giants?

What are the lifecycle stages of red giants?

Red giants go through several stages: hydrogen burning, helium burning, and eventually, they shed their outer layers.

Can you explain the hydrogen burning stage?

During the hydrogen burning stage, the star fuses hydrogen into helium in its core, which causes it to expand.

What happens after the helium burning stage?

After helium burning, red giants may undergo carbon burning, leading to the formation of heavier elements before shedding their outer layers.

What do red giants become after shedding their outer layers?

After shedding their outer layers, red giants typically become white dwarfs, which are the remnants of the star's core.