H-R Diagram Stations

Front

What does the effective temperature of a star relate to?

Back

Color

Front

What happens to stars as you move to the left on the H-R diagram?

Back

Stars get hotter.

Front

What type of stars are Aldebaran, Mira, and Pollux?

Back

Giant stars.

Front

Why can't people on Earth see the entire shape of the Milky Way?

Back

Earth is a part of this galaxy.

Front

How is our sun classified compared to other stars?

Back

Medium size with medium temperature.

Front

What is the H-R diagram used for?

Back

To classify stars based on their luminosity and temperature.

Front

What are the main regions of the H-R diagram?

Back

Main sequence, giants, supergiants, and white dwarfs.

Front

What is a main-sequence star?

Back

A star that is in the stable phase of hydrogen burning.

Front

What characterizes a giant star?

Back

A star that has expanded and cooled after exhausting hydrogen in its core.

Front

What is luminosity in the context of stars?

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The total amount of energy emitted by a star per second.