Stars

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What does the H-R diagram show for stars?

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The H-R diagram is a graph that shows the relationship between temperature and brightness for stars.

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Where do all stars begin their life?

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All stars begin their life in a Nebula.

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What is the name of the explosion at the death of a massive star?

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The explosion at the death of a massive star is called a Supernova.

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What is the profession of someone who studies stars?

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A professional who studies stars is called an astronomer.

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What color of star is the hottest?

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The hottest color of star is Blue.

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What is a Nebula?

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A Nebula is a giant cloud of dust and gas in space, where stars are born.

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What is a Protostar?

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A Protostar is a young star that is still in the process of forming.

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What is a Supernova?

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A Supernova is a powerful and luminous explosion of a star at the end of its life cycle.

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What is the Main Sequence in stars?

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The Main Sequence is a continuous and distinctive band of stars that appears on plots of stellar color versus brightness.

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What is a Black Hole?

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A Black Hole is a region of space where the gravitational pull is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape from it.