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Is vega a low medium or high mass star?
Vega has about 2.1 times the mass of the Sun. That's a fairly large mass; but you'll have to choose where you set the limit between "medium-mass" and "high-mass"! It is definitely not "low-mass"; in general, low-mass stars, i.e. red dwarves, can't be seen with the naked eye, even if they are in our immediate neighborhood. (The very closest star after the Sun is Proxima Centauri, and it can't be seen with the naked eye.) The main definition of a high mass star is a star that can eventually explode as a supernova. For that the star needs to be around at least 8 times the Sun's mass. I would say Vega is best thought of as "medium mass".
What is the difference between the protostar and the white dwarf?
A protostar is a young star in the early stages of formation, where nuclear fusion has not yet begun. A white dwarf is a small, dense star that is the remnant core of a low to medium mass star after it has exhausted its nuclear fuel.
Does a star turn into a white dwarf at the end of its life cycle?
Yes, a star of low to medium mass, like the sun, will eventually turn into a white dwarf at the end of its life cycle. This occurs after the star has exhausted its nuclear fuel and shed its outer layers.
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 is the medium mass star definiton?
A medium mass star is typically defined as a star with a mass ranging from about 1.5 to 8 times that of the Sun. These stars undergo nuclear fusion in their cores, primarily converting hydrogen into helium, and they exhibit a range of evolutionary stages, including the main sequence, red giant, and eventually, they may shed their outer layers to form planetary nebulae, leaving behind a white dwarf. This classification helps differentiate them from low mass stars (like red dwarfs) and high mass stars (like massive blue giants).
Is the sun a high mass star?
no the sun is a medium mass star.
Is the sun a high mass?
no the sun is a medium mass star.
How does a blue star become a yellow star?
It can't. A blue star is a high-mass star. A yellow star has a medium mass.
Is Sirius a medium mass star?
Yes, Sirius is about twice as massive as our sun, making it a medium mass star. It is quite a bit brighter, however, and is the second brightest star in our sky.
Are white dwarf stars a low mass star?
A white dwarf is the remnant of a low to medium mass star.
Is the sun a low mass or high mass star and which stage is it in?
The Sun is a medium mass star in main sequence.
What is the final state of a medium-mass star?
white dwarf
What is the final state of a medium mass star?
white dwarf
Is white dwarf a massive star?
No. A white dwarf is the remnant of a low to medium mass star.
Is sirius a medium star?
Yes, Sirius is about twice as massive as our sun, making it a medium mass star. It is quite a bit brighter, however, and is the second brightest star in our sky.
Is the sun a lower mass star or a higher mass star and which stage is it in?
The Sun is a medium mass star on the main sequence.
Is vega a low medium or high mass star?
Vega has about 2.1 times the mass of the Sun. That's a fairly large mass; but you'll have to choose where you set the limit between "medium-mass" and "high-mass"! It is definitely not "low-mass"; in general, low-mass stars, i.e. red dwarves, can't be seen with the naked eye, even if they are in our immediate neighborhood. (The very closest star after the Sun is Proxima Centauri, and it can't be seen with the naked eye.) The main definition of a high mass star is a star that can eventually explode as a supernova. For that the star needs to be around at least 8 times the Sun's mass. I would say Vega is best thought of as "medium mass".
