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A main sequence star is a star that is not surprisingly on "the main sequence". This is the period when a star is fusing hydrogen into helium.

Most stars you see in the night sky are main sequence stars.

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

main sequence,giant then nebula


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 is the step after main sequence in a stars life?

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


Is a red giant star considered to be a main sequence star?

No. Red giants are not on the main sequence.


What comes after the main sequence stage?

red giant


How would you arrange this in order red giant white dwarf and main sequence?

The correct order of these stellar evolutionary stages is main sequence, red giant, white dwarf. A star begins its life on the main sequence where it fuses hydrogen into helium. As it runs out of fuel, it expands into a red giant before shedding its outer layers and collapsing into a white dwarf.


What are some difference between a main sequence and a red giant star?

Main sequence stars, like the Sun, fuse hydrogen into helium in their cores, maintaining a stable balance between gravitational collapse and nuclear fusion. In contrast, red giant stars have exhausted hydrogen in their cores and have expanded significantly, fusing helium and other heavier elements in shells around the core. This results in a cooler surface temperature, giving red giants their characteristic reddish hue, while main sequence stars typically have a hotter, brighter appearance. Additionally, red giants are much larger and more luminous than their main sequence counterparts.


What is difference between intermediate mass star and main sequence stars?

i don't think so


What element is the main fuel for main sequence stars for red giant?

Main sequence star: hydrogen-1. Red giants: helium-4.


What is the difference between sequence diagram and communication diagram?

The main difference between communication diagrams and sequence diagrams is that sequence diagrams are good at showing sequential logic but not that good at giving you a "big picture view" whereas communication diagrams are the exact opposite


What category does a star belong in Main sequence star white dwarf red giant neutron star?

None of those is a main sequence star.


What is the brightest star white dwarf nova red giant or main sequence?

Red giant is the largest and the brightest.

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