H-R Diagram Stations

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What does the color of a star indicate?

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The effective temperature of a star is related to its color.

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What happens to stars as you move to the left on the H-R Diagram?

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Stars get hotter.

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How is Epsilon Eridani classified on the Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram?

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Cool and Dim Star.

Front

What celestial body is known for its intense pull of gravity?

Back

Black hole.

Front

What is Canopus classified as on the Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram?

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Bright Supergiant Star.

Front

What is the Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram used for?

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It is used to classify stars based on their luminosity and temperature.

Front

What are the two main axes of the H-R Diagram?

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The vertical axis represents luminosity, and the horizontal axis represents temperature.

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What type of star is found in the upper right corner of the H-R Diagram?

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Cool and luminous stars, often red giants.

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What type of star is found in the lower left corner of the H-R Diagram?

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Hot and dim stars, often white dwarfs.

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What is a supergiant star?

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A very large star that is much brighter than a main-sequence star of the same temperature.