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One way in which scientists can determine the surface temperature of a star is by its?

There are several things scientists can do to determine the surface temperature of a star. Formulas utilizing Wein's law and the Stefanâ??Boltzmann law can calculate stellar temperatures. However, for a rough estimate, scientists can also use the color of a star in order to determine surface temperature.


What is the connection between a star's surface temperature and its color?

Stars that are cool normally radiate ther energy in the electromagnetic spectrum as red. Even though all the sky appear to be white, Hot stars radiate much longer wave lengths, causing an almost blue color to be emitted.


Scientists determine the composition and temperature of stars?

To determine the chemical composition of stars, scientists look at what's called the emission spectrum of the stars, which can be obtained from the light coming from the stars. Thin lines are observed in different parts of the spectrum, which correspond to different chemicals. In other words, the lines are like fingerprints of chemicals. By looking at these fingerprints, one can determine what type of chemicals are present in the star. To determine the surface temperature of stars, we use the Wien's Law. It states that: Peak wavelength x Surface Temperature = 2.898x10-3 Peak wavelength can be determined by looking at the light coming from the star in question. It is the wavelength with the highest intensity.


Is the siliver star the militarys 3rd highest award?

Yes, it is. The highest is the Congressional Medal of Honor, followed by the Cross of Gallantry and then the Silver Star.


What is the color of Lrya?

Lyra is a constellation not a star

Related Questions

What is the color of the star with the lowest surface temperature?

the color of stars with the lowest surface temperature is red


Which star has the highest surface temperature?

The star with the highest surface temperature is the blue star called O-type stars. These stars can have surface temperatures exceeding 50,000 degrees Celsius.


How do stars get their colors?

The Color of stars depends upon their surface temperature.


What is indicated by a star color?

The color is basically an indication of its surface temperature.


What color star has the highest surface temperature?

Red stars have the coolest surface temperature. Blue color stars have the highest surface temperature. The Sun belongs to the main sequence stars.


True or False a star's color is determined by its surface temperature?

no it is not


The surface temperature of a star is indicated by what physical characteristic?

The surface temperature of a star is indicated by its color or spectral type. Blue stars have higher surface temperatures compared to red stars. By analyzing the star's color and spectrum, astronomers can determine its surface temperature.


What color is a star with a surface temperature above 30000 degrees?

A star with a surface temperature above 30,000 degrees Kelvin would appear blue in color. The color of a star is directly related to its temperature, with hotter stars emitting more energy in the blue and ultraviolet parts of the spectrum.


One way in which scientists can determine the surface temperature of a star is by its A. brightness. B. composition. C. color. D. mass.?

its color does determine the temperature of star.


Does the spectral type surface temperature and color all describe the same basic characteristic of a star?

Yes, spectral type, surface temperature, and color are related descriptors of a star's characteristics. Spectral type categorizes stars based on their surface temperature and characteristics of their spectra, with each type corresponding to a specific temperature range and color. So, they all provide insights into a star's surface temperature and related properties.


Which stars have the highest surface temperatures red star or blue stars?

Blue stars have the highest surface temperature, at over 7,500 Kelvin. The surface temperature of red stars is less than 5,000 Kelvin.


What is the color and surface temperature for Castor?

Castor is a binary star system located in the constellation Gemini. The primary star, Castor A, is white in color with a surface temperature of around 9,221 degrees Celsius. The secondary star, Castor B, is cooler with a reddish hue and a surface temperature of approximately 5,828 degrees Celsius.