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| − | The '''Hertzsprung–Russell diagram''' is a type of chart showing the connection of temperature and brightness in stars. The diagram illustrates three groups of stars; the main sequence, the giants and supergiants, and the white dwarfs. | + | The '''Hertzsprung–Russell diagram''' is a type of chart showing the connection of temperature and brightness in stars. The diagram illustrates three groups of stars; the main sequence, the giants and supergiants, and the white dwarfs. It is named after the astronomers [[Ejnar Herzsprung]] and [[Henry Russell]]<ref> ''Universe: The Definitive Visual Guide'' (2005), DK Publishing , page 232.</ref> |
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Revision as of 21:46, January 6, 2017
The Hertzsprung–Russell diagram is a type of chart showing the connection of temperature and brightness in stars. The diagram illustrates three groups of stars; the main sequence, the giants and supergiants, and the white dwarfs. It is named after the astronomers Ejnar Herzsprung and Henry Russell[1]
References
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- ↑ Universe: The Definitive Visual Guide (2005), DK Publishing , page 232.