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No. Red giants are not on the main sequence.

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Q: Is a red giant star considered to be a main sequence star?
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Does a red main sequence star have fusion?

A red main sequence star would be a red dwarf or a branch red giant. To be on the main sequence, you have to have hydrogen nuclear fusion.


What order does a nebula occur and becomes a main sequence star and then a giant?

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What is the step after main sequence in a stars life?

After the main sequence, a star becomes a red giant.


Which stage follows a main sequence star?

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Is a white dwarf considered a main sequence star?

No, a white dwarf is not considered a main sequence star. A main sequence star is a star that is still fusing hydrogen in its core. A white dwarf is the remnant of a low to medium mass star in which fusion has stopped.


What exactly is a white dwarf star?

It is when the star is close to its death stage. {Main Sequence, Giant, Super Giant, and then the white dwarfs}


How does a main sequence star becomes a giant?

it doesn't because the star may be already dead before its ready to become a giant.


What is the main source of energy of a star as it grows in size to becomes a red giant?

A main sequence star burns hydrogen to helium. Once a main sequence star exhausts all of the hydrogen, it begins to expand and burn helium causing if to become a red giant.


Why is our sun considered to be a main sequence star?

Because it is on the main sequence. [See related question]


Which is a star in its old age Protostar Main sequence Black Hole or Red giant?

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