University of Oregon
Stellar Evolution: White Dwarfs
Brief discussion of white dwarfs, their discovery, and evolution.
Ohio State University
Ohio State University: Red Giant Star Lecture Notes
Describes how a star becomes a red giant, the structure of a red giant, core-helium fusion, lifetime predictions, and the position on the HR diagram.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Red Giants and White Dwarfs
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the differences between red giant stars and white dwarf stars, and when a star becomes a red giant or a white dwarf.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Life Cycles of Stars
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Examines the formation of a star and the main sequence of the star's life cycle.
NASA
Nasa: Astronomy Picture of the Day: Giant Stars
Image of a group of red giant stars are seen in an image from the edge of the plane of the Milky Way. The evolution of these stars is explained. Many embedded links contained in the text to related topics.
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Red Giants
Describes the red giant star's development stages and the scenario of our sun as a red giant. Diagrams are used to present the information.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Stars and Constellations: Red Giant Stars
This resource discusses advanced giants, super giants, and giant stars. Links in the information provide further information on specific terms.
California Institute of Technology
Spitzer Science Center: Massive Star Cluster
Under the heading, "A Hidden, Massive Star Cluster Awash with Red Supergiants" this site examines specific details of an infrared image displaying 14 massive stars close to supernova. A detailed text analysis of the picture is also...
California Institute of Technology
Spitzer Science Center: Red Giant Image
This image features two views of the "bow shock" of a dying star in the Hydra Constellation. The text below the image proceeds to explain a "bow shock" in relation to the red giant star pictured.
California Institute of Technology
Spitzer Science Center: Double Helix Nebula
The Double Helix Nebula, captured in this space telescope image, features a variety of red giants and red supergiants. In addition, a detailed textual overview explains various specifics of the picture.
Cornell University
Cornell University: Astronomy: Red Giants
This Cornell University Astronomy Department site surveys the the hydrogen and helium burning that takes place in the evolution of a red giant. Links to related information.