Types of Stars
Which types of stars have HIGH luminosity and HIGH temperature?
Blue giants
What do <8M stars turn into in their old age?
Red giants
What candy did we use to model nuclear fusion?
Marshmallows
What will happen to the Sun when it dies?
It will get bigger and explode
What happened to Mr. S's car this summer?
Car crash :(
Which types of stars have HIGH luminosity and LOW temperature?
Red giants
What do >8M stars turn into in their old age?
Red SUPERgiants
Name 3 types of energy that the Sun gives us.
Heat, light, UV radiation
What type of star will the Sun turn into in the final stages of its life?
A red giant
What state did Mr. S travel to this summer?
Washington
Which types of stars have LOW luminosity and LOW temperature?
Red dwarfs
What remnants do >40M stars leave behind after they die? (DOUBLE POINTS)
Black Holes
What is the fuel of a star?
Hydrogen
How old will the Sun be when it dies?
10 billion years old
What country is Mr. S's last name from?
Poland
Which types of stars have LOW luminosity and HIGH temperature?
White dwarfs
What remnants do <40M stars leave behind after they die?
Neutron Stars/Pulsars
What is created by a star as it gets older?
Helium
How old is the Sun now? (DOUBLE POINTS)
4.5 billion years old
What is the breed of Mr. S's dog?
Mini Golden Doodle (half points for Golden Retriever or Poodle)
Which types of stars are located in the middle of the HR star diagram? (DOUBLE POINTS)
Main Sequence Stars
What types of stars have a MASS of less than 0.08?
Brown dwarfs
Why do bigger stars die faster?
They burn through their fuel quicker (they are brighter and hotter)
What type of star will be left behind after the Sun dies?
A white dwarf
What is Mr. S's favorite anime?
Attack on Titan