* Blue Stars: These are the hottest stars, with surface temperatures exceeding 25,000 Kelvin (K).
* White Stars: These stars have surface temperatures between 7,500K and 10,000K.
* Yellow Stars: Our Sun is a yellow star, with a surface temperature around 5,500K.
* Orange Stars: These stars have surface temperatures between 3,500K and 5,000K.
* Red Stars: These are the coolest stars, with surface temperatures below 3,500K.
Why does temperature affect color?
Stars emit light across the entire electromagnetic spectrum, but the peak of their emission (the most intense light they give off) is determined by their temperature.
* Hotter stars emit more light in the blue and ultraviolet range, making them appear blue or white.
* Cooler stars emit more light in the red and infrared range, making them appear orange or red.
Important Note: This is a simplified explanation. Factors like the star's composition and distance from Earth can also influence its apparent color.
