HR Diagrams

Front

What stage of star development does our Sun belong to?

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Main Sequence

Front

What determines the life cycle of a star?

Back

Mass

Front

Which star stage is generally the hottest?

Back

White Dwarf

Front

What type of star is Aldebaran?

Back

Red Giant

Front

What color are the coolest stars?

Back

Red

Front

What is the main sequence in the HR diagram?

Back

A continuous band of stars that are fusing hydrogen into helium in their cores.

Front

What is a supergiant star?

Back

A very large star that is much brighter than a giant star, often at the end of its life cycle.

Front

What is a white dwarf?

Back

A small, dense star that is the remnant of a low to medium mass star after it has exhausted its nuclear fuel.

Front

What is the significance of a star's mass?

Back

It influences the star's temperature, luminosity, and life cycle.

Front

What is the relationship between a star's color and its temperature?

Back

Hotter stars are blue or white, while cooler stars are red.