Pathways of a star

An infographic depicting the cycle of various stars beginning from and returning to the stellar nursery. Seven stars are arranged from largest (top) to smallest (bottom). The first star at the top (star 1) follows the following sequence: protostar, blue supergiant, supernova. Star 2 follows the following sequence: protostar, blue supergiant, black hole. Star 3 follows the following sequence: protostar, blue supergiant, type 2 supernova, black hole. Star 4 follows the following sequence: protostar, blue supergiant, red giant, blue giant, type 2 supernova (or can go from red giant straight to type 2 supernova), neutron star. Star 5 follows the following sequence: protostar, sun-like star, red giant, planetary nebula, white dwarf. Star 6 follows the following sequence: protostar, red dwarf, white dwarf. The last star at the bottom (star 7) follows the following sequence: protostar, brown dwarf.

Illustration of the aging of stars