Stars, Galaxies, HR Diagram

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What is the name of the largest stars?

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Supergiants

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What type of stars belong to spectral class M and have the highest luminosity?

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Supergiants

Front

Which category is our Sun located in?

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Main Sequence

Front

What is the spectral class of a star with a temperature of 11,000 K?

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Spectral Class A

Front

What is the name of the gas/dust clouds that form stars?

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Nebulas

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What is the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram used for?

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It is used to classify stars based on their luminosity and temperature.

Front

What are the two main types of stars in the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram?

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Main Sequence stars and Giants.

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What is a protostar?

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A protostar is a young star that is still in the process of forming.

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What is the difference between a red giant and a supergiant?

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Red giants are larger than main-sequence stars but smaller than supergiants, which are the largest stars.

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What is a white dwarf?

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A white dwarf is a small, dense star that is the remnant of a low to medium mass star.