2007-02-04 06:53:06 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Hi. Mass has a big impact on brightness due to the higher temperature needed to offset the gravitational contraction. A red super giant such as Betelgeuse has an enormous diameter, but relatively low mass.
2007-02-04 06:58:46 · answer #1 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The age of the star is also a key factor
2007-02-04 14:55:29 · answer #2 · answered by 1.2..3...Boo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely.
2007-02-04 14:54:45 · answer #3 · answered by Trey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both do, however density is also very important fact. blue stars are very bright and have high density.
2007-02-04 23:59:31 · answer #4 · answered by mirolovichj 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but not nearly as much as how much light the thing's putting out.
2007-02-04 14:55:46 · answer #5 · answered by Alex 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both of them. Also age and what material it's made of.
2007-02-04 14:55:51 · answer #6 · answered by morningfoxnorth 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes absolutely, bigger stars are generally redder
2007-02-04 14:55:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it does
2007-02-04 15:22:48 · answer #8 · answered by 788 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both - or - yes, definitely
2007-02-04 14:56:02 · answer #9 · answered by Dustin S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
of course...density mostly.
2007-02-04 14:56:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋