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In that case, both the star's diameter and its luminosity greatly increase.

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Q: How does the diameter and luminosity of a main sequence star change when it becomes a giant or a supergiant?
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What order does a nebula occur and becomes a main sequence star and then a giant?

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When the sun becomes a red giant star with a luminosity of 1000 solar units how might the physical conditions of Neptune change?

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How long is it before a massive star becomes a red supergiant?

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Does a red main sequence star have fusion?

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