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  1. Hertzsprung–Russell diagram - Wikipedia

    A Hertzsprung–Russell diagram (abbreviated as H–R diagram, HR diagram or HRD) is a scatter plot of stars showing the relationship between the stars' absolute magnitudes or luminosities and their …

  2. Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram in Astronomy - Science Notes and ...

    Apr 29, 2025 · The Hertzsprung–Russell diagram (commonly abbreviated as H–R diagram) is a graphical tool that astronomers use to classify stars based on their luminosity (or absolute …

  3. Hertzsprung-Russell diagram | Definition & Facts | Britannica

    Hertzsprung-Russell diagram, in astronomy, graph in which the absolute magnitudes (intrinsic brightness) of stars are plotted against their spectral types (temperatures).

  4. Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram - NAAP

    The NAAP HR Diagram Lab explores the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram and those areas necessary to understand the diagram such as (but not limited to) the different kinds of spectrum, spectral …

  5. Chandra :: Educational Materials :: The Hertzsprung-Russell ...

    The H-R diagram is a scatter graph of stars – a plot of stellar absolute magnitude or luminosity versus surface temperature or stellar classification. Stages of stellar evolution occupy specific regions on the …

  6. Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram | COSMOS - Swinburne

    This Hertzsprung-Russell diagram shows a group of stars in various stages of their evolution. By far the most prominent feature is the main sequence, which runs from the upper left (hot, luminous stars) to …

  7. 18.4 The H–R Diagram – Astronomy

    The Hertzsprung–Russell diagram, or H–R diagram, is a plot of stellar luminosity against surface temperature. Most stars lie on the main sequence, which extends diagonally across the H–R diagram …