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Hertzsprung Diagram
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| what does the diagram graph | a stars brightness and temperature |
| temperature increases as you move(left,right) | left |
| brightness increases as you move toward (top,bottom) | top |
| what groups of stars can be located on the diagram | main sequence, giants, supergiants, white dwarf |
| colors of stars from hottest to coolest | blue, white, yellow, red-orange, red |
| how does the suns brightness and temperature compare to other stars | average brightness and temperature |
| how much are stars are in the main sequence stage of their cycle | 90% |
| which stage of stars are extremely bright | supergiants |
| which stage of stars are extremely dim | white dwarfs |
| which stage is typically cool temp. and average brightness | giants |