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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. It is named after the astronomers [[Ejnar Herzsprung]] and [[Henry Russell]]<ref> ''Universe: The Definitive Visual Guide'' (2005), DK Publishing , page 232.</ref> | 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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Latest revision as of 14:42, January 7, 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
- ↑ Universe: The Definitive Visual Guide (2005), DK Publishing , page 232.