Organizing the Stars
Part of Hall of the Universe.
AMNH/D. Finnin
Exhibition Text
Astronomers sort stars by placing them on a diagram according to their luminosity and surface temperature. By plotting a star in this way, we can immediately learn about its size, mass, and stage of life.
For Educators
Topic: Astronomy
Subtopic: Stars
Keywords: Astrophysics, Stars--Classification, Stars--Temperature, Stars--Mass, Stars--Evolution, Stars--Luminosity function
Audience: General
