Why Are Stars Different Colors?

By Matthew Williams September 24, 2016
Why Are Stars Different Colors?

Composition:

Temperature and Distance:

A third and final factor that will effect what light a star appears to be emitting is known as the Doppler Effect. When it comes to sound, light, and other waves, the frequency can increase or decrease based on the distance between the source and the observer.

Modern Classification:

Stellar Evolution:

  • Wikipedia - Stellar Classification

  • Australia Telescope National Facility- The Color of Stars

  • Sloan Digital Sky Survey - Light from Stars

  • Enchanted Learning - Star Classification

  • HyperPhysics - Sta Temperatures

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