Low Mass
What stage is after a main sequence star for a low mass star?
A red giant
What stage is after the main sequence in a high mass star?
Super Giant
What characteristic determines what a stars life-cycle will be?
Mass
What color is our sun?
Yellow
When will a low mass star become a black hole?
Never
An object with gravity so strong not even light can escape it
A black hole
What does every star start out as?
A stellular nebula
What color star is the hottest?
Blue
What is the third stage for a low mass star (like our sun)?
white dwarf
A celestial body where only neutrons can exist
Neutron Star
What is a beginning origins of a star called after a stellar nebula? (hint: it is not a main sequence star)
Protostar
What are the two main elements found in a star like our sun?
Hydrogen and Helium
What color are lower temperature stars?
Red
A violent collapse of a star
Supernova
What two characteristics do HR Diagrams plot?
Temperature (Kelvin) and Luminosity (Brightness)
What stage is our sun currently in?
The main sequence stage
What stage do low mass stars spend most of their life in?
Main Sequence.
What are the two possible outcomes of a high mass star?
Black Hole or a Neutron Star
Which element can stars fuse up to?
Iron (Fe)
Why do higher mass stars have a shorter life span?
They burn through fuel at a faster rate.