drawing of legs + handwritten notes on how elements are formed in the heart of a star
[“hydrogen & helium clouds collapse under their own gravity; as they contract, the temperature rises such that nuclear fusion reactions begin, steadily converting hydrogen into more helium. This releases more heat, raising the pressure enough to counterbalance the gravitational collapse. Once all the hydrogen has been consumed (which happens more quickly in larger stars) the contraction begins again, and the according rise in temperature allows for the creation of still heavier elements (lithium, carbon, oxygen). However, the energy thereby released will not be enough to stabilise the star completely. Before its ultimate collapse into a dwarf or neutron star, it may undergo a massive explosion (supernova), flinging its gases/elements clear, perhaps to form other stars or planets over time.”]
I don’t remember making this and I’m not even sure how accurate these notes are.
Pencil sketch, digital colour.
