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Well, let me tell you, it's truly fascinating! White dwarfs are actually much smaller and cooler than supergiants, so they seem dimmer to our eyes. But despite their dimness, aren't they still shimmering orbs of beauty in the vast cosmos? Just remember, every star has its own brilliance and charm.
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Would the surface temperature of white dwarfs stars be higher or lower than red supergiants?
The surface temperature of white dwarf stars is generally higher than that of red supergiants. White dwarfs typically have temperatures ranging from about 5,000 to 100,000 Kelvin, while red supergiants usually have surface temperatures between 3,000 and 4,500 Kelvin. This significant difference is due to the evolutionary stages these stars occupy, with white dwarfs being the remnants of stars that have exhausted their nuclear fuel, while red supergiants are in a later phase of stellar evolution.
Are white dwarfs older than the sun?
Some white dwarfs are older than the sun, and some are not. More massive red dwarfs form from stars larger than the sun, which do not last as long.
How is it possible for white dwarfs of have a lower luminosity than the sun even though the sun is much cooler than the white dwarfs?
Because luminosity is a measure of brightness over distance. Also white dwarfs are a hundred times smaller than the Sun. Most white dwarfs are a long way away and thus are difficult to see.
Which is brighter larger stars or smaller stars?
Brightness is related to distance. However, from the same distance, an O class star is much much brighter than a M class star. As a comparison, an O class star would appear about 100,000 times brighter than our Sun, whereas a M class star could appear 0.0017 dimmer than our Sun, if the Sun was replaced with each star.
Which has higher average surface temperatures white dwarfs or supergiants?
A red star near the end of its life is cooler and is called a red giant. A white star in the middle of its life, like our sun, is a very hot ball of gas.
Would the surface temperature of white dwarfs stars be higher or lower than red supergiants?
The surface temperature of white dwarf stars is generally higher than that of red supergiants. White dwarfs typically have temperatures ranging from about 5,000 to 100,000 Kelvin, while red supergiants usually have surface temperatures between 3,000 and 4,500 Kelvin. This significant difference is due to the evolutionary stages these stars occupy, with white dwarfs being the remnants of stars that have exhausted their nuclear fuel, while red supergiants are in a later phase of stellar evolution.
How much brighter are supergiants than giants?
According to Wikipedia giants have absolute magnitudes around 0 to -1 while supergiants have absolute magnitudes around -5 so they are 50-100 times brighter (5 magnitudes difference equals 100 times brighter).
Are all stars bigger than Earth?
Yes, stars are typically much larger than Earth. Stars range in size from small, dim stars called red dwarfs to massive, bright stars like supergiants. Even the smallest stars are still much larger than Earth.
Are white dwarfs older than the sun?
Some white dwarfs are older than the sun, and some are not. More massive red dwarfs form from stars larger than the sun, which do not last as long.
Are there white dwarfs past Pluto?
Yes. All white dwarfs are orders of magnitude farther away than Pluto is.
Are giants hotter than white dwarfs?
No, white dwarfs are much hotter than giants. Giants are stars in the later stages of their evolution, while white dwarfs are the remnants of dead stars that have exhausted their nuclear fuel. White dwarfs can have surface temperatures in the tens of thousands of degrees Kelvin, while giants have lower surface temperatures.
How is it possible for white dwarfs of have a lower luminosity than the sun even though the sun is much cooler than the white dwarfs?
Because luminosity is a measure of brightness over distance. Also white dwarfs are a hundred times smaller than the Sun. Most white dwarfs are a long way away and thus are difficult to see.
What is the smallest star to the biggest star of these 1. neutron stars 2. white dwarfs 3. dwarf stars 4.giants 5. supergiants?
Neutron stars are typically around 10-20 km in diameter. White dwarfs are usually about the size of Earth, around 6,000-12,000 km in diameter. Dwarf stars are generally similar in size to our Sun, around 1 million km in diameter. Giants can vary in size but are typically larger than dwarf stars. Supergiants are the largest stars with diameters that can be hundreds to thousands of times larger than our Sun.
How do white dwarfs compare with super-giants in terms of temperature and luminosity?
The plural of dwarf is "dwarves". White dwarves are hotter than supergiants. White dwarves also have much less luminosity. This is related to their very small surface area. Since white dwarves no longer produce energy, they will cool down over time - but this takes quite a while.
Which is brighter larger stars or smaller stars?
Brightness is related to distance. However, from the same distance, an O class star is much much brighter than a M class star. As a comparison, an O class star would appear about 100,000 times brighter than our Sun, whereas a M class star could appear 0.0017 dimmer than our Sun, if the Sun was replaced with each star.
Are there more white dwarfs of more black holes?
I think white dwarfs. This is because they are much more low mass than black holes. White dwarfs are much more common in the universe than black holes, because we have only discovered a few black holes whereas we are aware of many white dwarfs.
Are main sequence stars older than white dwarfs?
no
