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  • Red Star Temperatures: Understanding Stellar Heat & Color
    Red stars are the coolest type of star, with surface temperatures ranging from around 3,500 to 4,500 Kelvin (K).

    Here's why that's important:

    * Color and Temperature: A star's color is directly related to its surface temperature. Red stars emit mostly red light, which has a longer wavelength and lower energy than other colors.

    * Stellar Classification: Astronomers use a system called the spectral classification to categorize stars based on their temperature, color, and other characteristics. Red stars fall into the M spectral class, which is the coolest class.

    Keep in mind that "cool" is a relative term when talking about stars. Even the coolest red stars are still extremely hot by human standards!

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