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  • Star Colors: What Do Stars Really Look Like?
    Stars come in a variety of colors, and their color is determined by their temperature. Here's a general guide:

    * Blue: The hottest stars, with surface temperatures above 25,000 Kelvin.

    * Blue-White: Hot stars, with surface temperatures between 10,000 and 25,000 Kelvin.

    * White: Moderate temperature stars, with surface temperatures between 7,500 and 10,000 Kelvin. Our Sun is a white star.

    * Yellow-White: Cooler stars, with surface temperatures between 6,000 and 7,500 Kelvin.

    * Yellow: Cooler stars, with surface temperatures between 5,200 and 6,000 Kelvin. Our Sun appears yellow due to the way our atmosphere scatters light.

    * Orange: Cool stars, with surface temperatures between 3,500 and 5,200 Kelvin.

    * Red: The coolest stars, with surface temperatures below 3,500 Kelvin.

    Remember, these are just general guidelines. The color of a star can also be influenced by other factors, like its age and composition.

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