What is the upper temperature range for stars?
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What is the upper temperature range for stars?
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There are different types of stars, and they vary based on size, color and other factors. The color of a star is directly related to its temperature, ranging from cooler red stars up to very hot blue stars. Our sun is on the slightly cooler side, with a surface temperature of about 6,000 degrees Kelvin.
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View this answer6,000 degrees Kelvin is very hot (about 10,340 degrees Fahrenheit), but this is on the cooler range for stars because the upper temperature range for...
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Chapter 11 / Lesson 6Learn about the types of stars, including their color, brightness, and life cycle. Discover the different ways to classify stars, including star classification charts. Find out what type of star the Earth's sun is.