HR Diagram

Front

What does the X-axis of the HR diagram measure?

Back

Temperature

Front

Which type of stars are located in letter D on the HR diagram?

Back

Main Sequence - low mass stars

Front

What does the Y-axis of the HR diagram measure?

Back

Luminosity

Front

What type of star has a high temperature and a high luminosity?

Back

Blue Giants

Front

Most of the stars on the HR diagram are classified as what type of star?

Back

Main Sequence

Front

What is the HR diagram used for?

Back

To classify stars based on their luminosity and temperature.

Front

What are the two main axes of the HR diagram?

Back

X-axis (Temperature) and Y-axis (Luminosity).

Front

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

Back

Red Supergiants.

Front

What type of stars are found in the lower left corner of the HR diagram?

Back

White Dwarfs.

Front

What is a characteristic of Main Sequence stars?

Back

They are in a stable phase of hydrogen burning.