Charecteristics Of Stars Flashcards
0
Q
Name the general temperatures of of different colored stars
A
Red: 5,500° Orange: 9,000° Yellow: 11,000° White: 16,000° Blue: 72,000°
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Q
What is the relationship between a stars color and temperature?
A
Red-cooler
Yellow-warm
White/blue-hot
Blue-VERY hot
2
Q
What is absolute brightness?
A
The brightness a star would have if it was a standard distance from earth.
3
Q
What is apparent brightness?
A
The brightness of a star when viewed from earth.
4
Q
How do you read a chemical composition spectrum and how do you use the key to find out what chemicals are in stars?
A
You read a chemical composition spectrum by looking at the lines on it. The lines on the spectrum show which chemicals the star is made up of.
