8.8A-Stars and HR Diagram

Front

What is the coldest type of star?

Back

Red Star

Front

What are the two axes of the Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram?

Back

Luminosity and Temperature

Front

How does the size of our sun compare to other stars?

Back

Medium size with medium temperature

Front

What happens to stars as you move to the left on the Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram?

Back

Stars get hotter

Front

What color are the hottest stars?

Back

Blue Star

Front

What color are the coolest stars?

Back

Red Star

Front

What is the relationship between a star's temperature and its luminosity?

Back

Hotter stars tend to be more luminous.

Front

What type of star is our sun classified as?

Back

A yellow dwarf star.

Front

What is the significance of the Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram in astronomy?

Back

It classifies stars based on their luminosity and temperature.

Front

What is a main sequence star?

Back

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