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Interpret an H-R diagram

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An H-R Diagram (Hertzsprung and Russell) is used to classify stars based on their size and brightness. The main sequence stars, such as our sun, are the medium stars, and take up the middle f the diagram, while the giants and dwarves are located on either side. http://www.eso.org/public/outreach/eduoff/cas/cas2002/cas-projects/bulgaria_comaber_1/hr_local.gif <- shows what an H-R diagram looks like.

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