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Q: How long does it take an M class star to reach the main sequence compared to a solar type star?
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What are O class stars?

O Class stars have the following characteristics.Temperature: > 30,000 KelvinColour: BlueMass: > 16 Solar massesRadius: >6.6 Solar radiusLuminosity: > 30,000 Solar luminosities.Rarity: 0.00003% of all main sequence stars.Example: Zeta OrionisSee related link for more information.


What are M class stars?

M Class stars have the following characteristics.Temperature: < 3,700 KelvinColour: Red -> Orange-redMass: < 0.45 Solar massesRadius: < 0.7 Solar radiusLuminosity: < 0.08 Solar luminosities.Rarity: 76.45% of all main sequence stars.Examples: BetelgeuseSee related link for more information.


What are A class stars?

A Class stars have the following characteristics.Temperature: 7,500 -> 10,000 KelvinColour: White -> Blue-whiteMass: 1.4 -> 2.1 Solar massesRadius: 1.4 -> 1.8 Solar radiusLuminosity: 5 -> 25 Solar luminosities.Rarity: 0.6% of all main sequence stars.Examples: SiriusSee related link for more information.


What are G class stars?

G Class stars have the following characteristics.Temperature: 5,200 -> 6,000 KelvinColour: Yellow -> Yellow-whiteMass: 0.8 -> 1.04 Solar massesRadius: 0.96 -> 1.15 Solar radiusLuminosity: 0.6 -> 1.5 Solar luminosities.Rarity: 7.6% of all main sequence stars.Example: Our SunSee related link for more information.


What are F class stars?

F Class stars have the following characteristics.Temperature: 6,000 -> 7,500 KelvinColour: Yellow-white -> WhiteMass: 1.04 -> 1.4 Solar massesRadius: 1.15 -> 1.4 Solar radiusLuminosity: 1.5 -> 5 Solar luminosities.Rarity: 3% of all main sequence stars.Examples: CanopusSee related link for more information.


What are B class stars?

B Class stars have the following characteristics.Temperature: 10,000 -> 30,000 KelvinColour: Blue -> Blue-whiteMass: 2.1 -> 16 Solar massesRadius: 1.8 -> 6.6 Solar radiusLuminosity: 25 -> 30,000 Solar luminosities.Rarity: 0.13% of all main sequence stars.Examples: RigelSee related link for more information.


What are K class stars?

K Class stars have the following characteristics.Temperature: 3,700 -> 5,200 KelvinColour: Orange -> Yellow orangeMass: 0.45 -> 0.8 Solar massesRadius: 0.7 -> 0.96 Solar radiusLuminosity: 0.08 -> 0.6 Solar luminosities.Rarity: 12.1% of all main sequence stars.Examples: ArcturusSee related link for more information.


What is the time sequence of the formation of the solar system?

Life?


Compared to other sources of energy is solar energy efficient?

Yes, solar energy is efficient compared to other sources of energy


What star has a temperature in the 3000 degrees?

It is a main sequence star of class M. It can range in size form 0.08 to 0.45 solar masses, and a radius of less than 0.7 times that of the sun. A majority (76%) of main sequence stars belong to this category.


What are 2 solar system question you can ask your class?

2 solar system questions that you can ask your class is: # What is the hottest planet in the solar system? and # How many moons does Jupiter have?


How many stars are in our solar system and what type?

There is one star in our solar system: the sun. It is a yellow main sequence star.