Star Types

This is an early stage of a star. There is no nuclear fusion yet.

• Neutron star

• Protostar

• White dwarf

• Black dwarf

Our sun is in this young-adult stage of a star.

• Main Sequence - regular star

• Main Sequence - massive star

• Red Giant

• White Dwarf

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

At this stage, the star burns helium until it forms a carbon core and other heavier elements.

• Main Sequence - regular star

• Main Sequence - massive star

• Red Giant

• White Dwarf

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

Like our sun, this star burns Hydrogen for millions, NOT billions of years with nuclear fusion, forming Helium at the core.

• Main Sequence - regular star

• Main Sequence - massive star

• Red Giant

• Red Supergiant

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

Which star is considered a supergiant?

• Sirius B

• Sun

• Betelgeuse

• Van Maanan's Star

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

Which star is considered a dwarf star?

• Altair

• Procyon B

• Deneb

• Sirius

• Deneb is a supergiant star

• Deneb is a giant star

• Deneb is a white dwarf

• Deneb is located in the main sequence.

Which star is considered a giant star?

• Mira

• Zeta Arindani

• Barnard's Star

• Betelgeuse

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

What type of star is the Sun classified as?

• A red giant star

• A red supergiant star

• A neutron star

• A main sequence star

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

Which category of stars are very hot, but not very bright?

• Blue Giants

• Red Giants

• White Dwarfs

• Red Supergiants