HR Diagram

Front

What happens to stars as we move to the left on the HR Diagram?

Back

Stars get hotter.

Front

Which color of star is the hottest?

Back

Blue Star.

Front

What category contains the most stars in the HR Diagram?

Back

Main Sequence.

Front

What type of galaxy is the Milky Way?

Back

Spiral.

Front

Are Giants considered hotter than White Dwarfs?

Back

False.

Front

What is the HR Diagram used for?

Back

To classify stars based on their luminosity, temperature, and evolutionary stage.

Front

What does the vertical axis of the HR Diagram represent?

Back

Luminosity of stars.

Front

What does the horizontal axis of the HR Diagram represent?

Back

Temperature of stars.

Front

What type of stars are found in the upper right corner of the HR Diagram?

Back

Giants and Supergiants.

Front

What is a White Dwarf?

Back

A small, dense star that is the remnant of a low or medium mass star.