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- Made of burning gas around a solid core
- Held together by gravity and gas pressure
- Radiate light in different colors, depending on surface temperature
- Release energy in all wavelengths of light, including invisible onesNASA Worldbook: NASA - Star
- Classified by surface temperatureShef.co.uk: The Classification of Stellar Spectra
- Groups of stars are known as galaxies
- Large gravitational fields often hold planets in orbit
- Star closest to Earth: The Sun
- Next closest star: Proxima Centauri, 4.2 light-years away
- VY Canis Majoris (VY CMa) the largest known star http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VY_Canis_Ma...
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Stars are massive bodies of incandescent gas located in outer space. Their luminescence is the result of large-scale nuclear reactions occurring in the core of the star. These reactions gradually consume the star's mass. Depending on how much fuel remains, stars can exist in many different forms.
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Temperature Classification
- M: Less than 3,500K (degrees Kelvin)
- K: 3,500-5,000K
- G: 5,000-6,000K
- F: 6,000-7,500K
- A: 7,500-11,000
- B: 11,000-25,000K
- O: Greater than 25,000KShef.co.uk: The Classification of Stellar Spectra
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Stars Questions
Is Star Trek cool now? 6 AnswersYeah I think it's cool now. Growing up, I never got into the tv series, but after seeing the movie this year, it definitely peaked my interest to go back and c... read more
Which Dancing with the Stars Season 9 cast member are you most excited to see compete? 4 AnswersI'm excited to see how ol' Chuck Lidell performs! The guy is a bruiser, however is surprisingly light on his feet - it will be interesting to see how he does!... read more
What is your favorite ''Star Wars'' movie and why? 2 AnswersEmpire Strikes Back, by FAR.1. George Lucas did not direct it. He stuck to the ideas and let someone else put it down.2. The characters you meet in A New Hope r... read more
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Star News
- Nasa.gov: Stars and Galaxies
- Hubblesite.org: Star news
- Science Daily:
- Popular Science: The Biggest Boom In The Universe (May 20, 2008)
- Popular Science:What Does a Star Sound Like?10.01.2009
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Star Books and Merchandise
- Amazon.com: Star Books, [DVDs & VHS, Electronics and Software
- eBay: Star and Astronomy Auction Merchandise
- Edmund Scientific: Star and Astronomy Merchandise
- Starry Night: Software
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