Here's a breakdown:
Main Sequence Stars:
* This is where most stars spend the majority of their lives, including our Sun.
* They are fusing hydrogen into helium in their cores, generating energy.
* The specific type of main sequence star (O, B, A, F, G, K, M) depends on the star's mass and temperature.
Post-Main Sequence:
* After exhausting their hydrogen fuel, stars evolve into different stages depending on their mass:
* Low-mass stars (like our Sun): Become red giants, then planetary nebulae, and eventually white dwarfs.
* Medium-mass stars: Become red giants, then supernovae, and leave behind neutron stars or black holes.
* High-mass stars: Directly become supernovae, leaving behind neutron stars or black holes.
So, there's no single "type" a fully formed star becomes. It depends on its initial mass and the evolutionary path it takes.