• Question: is that true if someone die they turn into a star

    Asked by mobashir1 to Alexis, Dr D, Jasmine, Mario on 25 Jun 2013.
    • Photo: Alexis Barr

      Alexis Barr answered on 25 Jun 2013:

      I think it depends on your religion or faith as to what you think happens to you after death. Personally, I don’t think you turn into a star. From a scientific point of view stars are formed from dust clouds in space. As these clouds collapse, they get very hot and begin to gather more dust and gas – increasing in size and starting to look like stars.

    • Photo: Jasmine Penny

      Jasmine Penny answered on 25 Jun 2013:

      I agree with Alexis on this one. I also think this is down to personal opinion and beliefs. Some people believe that a loved one they have lost becomes a star that looks down on them to help them cope with their loss.

    • Photo: Andrew Devitt

      Andrew Devitt answered on 25 Jun 2013:

      That’s a sweet idea. I guess if you lose someone close, then that gives you a focus for your thoughts about them.

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