Stars

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What is the order of star colors from coolest to hottest?

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red, yellow, white, blue

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How does a star's color relate to its surface temperature?

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Yellow stars have a relatively low temperature.

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What are some names used for stars?

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All of the above (e.g., suns, celestial bodies, etc.)

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What is absolute magnitude?

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The brightness of a star independent from the distance of Earth.

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What is the surface temperature of a blue-white star?

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Approximately 20,000 K.

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Which star is Rigel most similar to in terms of temperature?

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A blue-white star.

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What color are the hottest stars?

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Blue.

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What color are the coolest stars?

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Red.

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What is the significance of a star's color in astronomy?

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It indicates the star's surface temperature.

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What does the term 'magnitude' refer to in astronomy?

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The brightness of a star.