Physical Characteristics
Blue Giants are massive stars.
What are Blue Giants mainly made up of?
They are made up of mostly hydrogen and helium
Where are Blue Giants located on the diagram?
Blue giants are found in the upper-left region of the diagram.
What's the most significant way a blue supergiant star could affect surrounding celestial bodies?
Exploding as a supernova
What were the 5 ways scientists like to analyze Blue Giants? (Name 3-5)
Light Analysis, Brightness Measurements, HR Diagram Position, Computer Models, Star "Vibrations"
Do Blue Giants have a longer or shorter life span than smaller stars?
Blue giants have relatively short life spans compared to smaller stars
What are the heavier elements present in smaller proportions? (Hint: Name 3)
Carbon, Oxygen, and Nitrogen,
What does the Blue Giants' location on the H-R Diagram Indicate?
Their location indicate high luminosity and hot surface temperatures
How does the star lose mass that could be used by other stars?
Powerful solar winds blow energy and elements away
Why do we study the light of Blue Giants? (Hint: Name 3 reason)
We study the light from blue giants to figure out what they're made of, how hot they are, and how bright they shine.
Why do Blue Giants emit a blue-white light?
Blue giants emit a blue-white light due to their high surface temperatures.
What does the star exhibit that synthesis that synthesis's heavier elements?
These stars exhibit strong stellar winds and high rates of nuclear fusion
Why are blue giants not in the same place as Red giants?
Red giants have very low temperatures, and blue giants have very high temperatures
Are there any significant masses around the Star in the video, Daneb, that would be affected by its activity?
No, at least none that we can see
What do brightness changes tell us about Blue Giants?
Brightness changes tell us about the inside of blue giants and if they have any companion objects.