Astronomy Cast

Ep. 217: Stellar Classification


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Have you ever heard an astronomer utter these words? Oh be a fine girl and kiss me. They’re not being romantic, they’re trying to remember the different ways to organize stars, as detailed nicely on a Hertzsprung–Russell diagram. Let’s learn what all those letters mean, and what differentiates a type O star from a type G.
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Astronomy CastBy Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela Gay