Hertzsprung-Russell diagram

Noun

Meaning

Hertzsprung-Russell diagram (plural Hertzsprung-Russell diagrams)

(astronomy) A graphic representation of the absolute magnitude of stars against their color (or surface temperature), which shows the main sequence of stars plus the white dwarfs and red giants.

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Synonyms

H-R diagram HR diagram

Examples

Accurate knowledge of the distance allows astronomers to plot a Hertzsprung-Russell diagram for the cluster, which, when compared to those plotted for clusters whose distance is not known, allows their distances to be estimated. Source: Internet

Because the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram is observational in nature, these remnants cannot easily be plotted on the diagram, or cannot be placed at all. Source: Internet

In 1913, the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram was developed, propelling the astrophysical study of stars. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

Hertzian wave telegraphy Hertzler Hertzsprung-Russell Herule Heruli Herulian