Difference between revisions of "Main sequence star"
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'''Main sequence''' is the stable phase of a star's lifetime, when outward pressure from internal fusion process using hydrogen for fuel is balanced by the inward force of self-gravitation. This phase is usually the longest phase of a star's lifetime. | '''Main sequence''' is the stable phase of a star's lifetime, when outward pressure from internal fusion process using hydrogen for fuel is balanced by the inward force of self-gravitation. This phase is usually the longest phase of a star's lifetime. | ||
Our [[Sun]] is a main sequence [[star]]. | Our [[Sun]] is a main sequence [[star]]. | ||
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[[category:astronomy]] | [[category:astronomy]] | ||
Revision as of 15:57, February 22, 2015
Main sequence is the stable phase of a star's lifetime, when outward pressure from internal fusion process using hydrogen for fuel is balanced by the inward force of self-gravitation. This phase is usually the longest phase of a star's lifetime.
Our Sun is a main sequence star.