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A red giant is a star, at a particular phase of its development. It can be a star that has approximately the mass of our Sun (the Sun is expected to become a red giant eventually), or several times that mass.

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What is The mass of the giant?

the mass of a red giant is 300 asses


What is the temperature of a low mass red giant?

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What is the star called that is after the Red Giant?

white dwarf if it has low mass Neutron star or Blackhole if it is massive enough to cause a red super giant


What is the normal or average mass of a red giant?

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What is the difference between a star that becomes a red giant and one that becomes a red supergaint?

The mass of the star.


What determines if a main sequence star will be a red giant or a super red giant?

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Will your sun become a red super red giant or a red giant?

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How long does a red giant star last?

A red giant star can last for tens of millions to billions of years, depending on its initial mass. The more massive the star, the shorter its lifespan as a red giant. After this stage, the star will eventually shed its outer layers and evolve into a planetary nebula.


What is the name of the red giant that makes up the constellation Orion?

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What is the gigantic explosion of a red giant?

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What is the next step after a red giant?

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Which types of star has low temperature and high luminosity?

A red giant star.