Stars: Properties and Classification
Stars: Properties and Classification
Stars: Properties and Classification
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Surface Temperature<br />
n We determine a stars surface<br />
temperature by examining its blackbody<br />
emission (a.k.a. its continuous<br />
spectrum or color)<br />
n No information on distance is<br />
necessary!<br />
n For reference: the Suns surface<br />
(photosphere) temperature is 5,800 K