How Do Stars Get Their Color

How Do Stars Get Their Color?

The color of a star is linked to its surface temperature. The hotter the star, the shorter the wavelength of light it will emit. The hottest ones are blue or blue-white, which are shorter wavelengths of light. Cooler ones are red or red-brown, which are longer wavelengths.Mar 29, 2013

What is the real color of the star?

Temperature – cooler stars are red, warmer ones are orange through yellow and white. The hottest stars shine with blue light. Age – As a star ages it produces different chemicals which burn at different temperatures.
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