H-R Diagram


A collection of stars visible from Earth can be arranged based on many observables including color, luminosity, temperature, name and size. This can be done using one or two‑dimensional plots, and a plot of luminosity vs. temperature can be created in an effort to learn about the Hertzsprung‑Russell diagram.

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