HR Diagram and Lifecycle of a Star

Front

What category is our Sun located in?

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Main Sequence

Front

Are Giants considered hotter than White Dwarfs?

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False

Front

What is a nebula?

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A vast cloud of gas where stars begin their life, typically bigger than stars but smaller than galaxies.

Front

What event marks the beginning of our known universe?

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Big Bang Theory

Front

Our sun is an average __________ star.

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main sequence

Front

What are the main stages in the lifecycle of a star?

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Nebula, Main Sequence, Red Giant, Supernova, Neutron Star or Black Hole.

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What is a White Dwarf?

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A small, dense star that is the remnant of a low or medium mass star after it has exhausted its nuclear fuel.

Front

What is a Supergiant?

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A very large star that is much brighter than a giant star, often at the end of its lifecycle.

Front

What is the difference between a Red Giant and a Supergiant?

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Red Giants are cooler and larger than main sequence stars, while Supergiants are even larger and more luminous.

Front

What happens to a star after it becomes a Red Giant?

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It can either shed its outer layers to form a planetary nebula or explode as a supernova.