Hertzsprung-Russel Diagram

Hertzsprung-Russel Diagram

Using the Information given, categorize the star as a main sequence star, a white dwarf, a supergiant, or a red giant.

Multiple Choice

Regulus: Blue-white star, very bright and very hot.

• Main Sequence

• White Dwarf

• Supergiants

• Red Giants

Multiple Choice

Betelgeuse: extremely bright, reddish colour, massive in size, average temperature.

• Main Sequence

• White Dwarf

• Supergiants

• Red Giants

Multiple Choice

Alpha Centauri B: An orange star, smaller in size, with a low mass.

• Main sequence

• White Dwarf

• Supergiant

• Red Giant

Multiple Choice

Van Maanen Star: A very small blue star, extremely hot but dim.

• Main Sequence

• White Dwarf

• Supergiant

• Red Giant