5/7 - HR Diagrams

Front

What characteristics are used to classify stars?

Back

Temperature/color and brightness.

Front

Which star is considered a main sequence star?

Back

Vega.

Front

Which star is considered a dwarf star?

Back

Procyon B.

Front

Our solar system is located inside a galaxy called the _____________.

Back

Milky Way.

Front

What is found on the x-axis of an H-R diagram?

Back

Temperature.

Front

What does H-R stand for in H-R diagrams?

Back

Hertzsprung-Russell.

Front

What is the main purpose of an H-R diagram?

Back

To classify stars based on their luminosity and temperature.

Front

What type of stars are found in the upper right corner of the H-R diagram?

Back

Red giants.

Front

What type of stars are found in the lower left corner of the H-R diagram?

Back

Hot, luminous stars.

Front

What is a supernova?

Back

A powerful explosion that occurs at the end of a star's life cycle.